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SEA FOAM FROSTING



Sea Foam Frosting image

Gooey meringue frosting that is great on spice cakes.

Provided by I.A. Purcell

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 egg whites
1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
⅓ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir the unbeaten egg whites, sugar and water together in the top of a double boiler. Cook over briskly boiling water, beating with a rotary beater for 7 minutes or until frosting looks fluffy and holds a soft, gentle shape.
  • Remove from boiling water, add vanilla extract and continue beating until frosting holds definite peaks.
  • Spread between layers of cake and then frost the sides and top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 17 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

SEA FOAM FROSTING



Sea Foam Frosting image

This is an old recipe my Grandma gave me years ago when I first started baking....Very Good !

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 egg whites , unbeaten
1 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
5 Tbsp water
1 tsp light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Combine egg whites , brown sugar , water and corn syrup in top of a double broiler ; mix well
  • 2. Place top of double broiler over boiling water and beat constantly with a electric hand mixer until mixture forms peaks ; about 7 minutes.
  • 3. Remove from heat of the boiling water and add the vanilla and continue to beat until frosting is cool and thick enough to spread.
  • 4. Makes enough frosting to frost tops and sides of two 9" cakes. (a layer cake )

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