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Angel White Icing

This angel white icing, made with sugar, cream of tartar, egg whites, and vanilla or almond extract, is soft, delicate, and billowy. Perfect for enveloping your favorite cakes and topping your cupcakes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10 servings | frosts 1 cake
Calories: 122 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup egg whites* (from about 4 large eggs, separated)

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the sugar, cream of tartar, salt, and hot water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the liquid changes from cloudy to clear, 3 to 5 minutes. 
  2. Cover the saucepan and boil for about 1 minute to wash down any sugar crystals that may have formed on the sides of the saucepan.
  3. Uncover and continue to cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 240°F (115°C). Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool just a little.
  4. When the candy thermometer reads 236°F (113°C), beat the egg whites with a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium to high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. 
  5. With the motor still running, slowly add the sugar syrup to the egg whites, beating on medium speed. Add the vanilla or almond extract and continue to beat until the frosting is cool and holds its shape, 5 to 8 minutes. Use immediately. Originally published March 22, 2012.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 122kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings | frosts 1 cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 122kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Sugar 30g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.