Burnt Sugar 7-minute Frostingcakes 1/4 cup burnt sugar syrup 2 egg whites, at room temp 1 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cold water 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Place all the ingredients except the vanilla extract in the top of a double boiler (but don't place over boiling water yet.) Add 1/4 cup of the burnt sugar syrup. With a small electric mixer, beat 1/2 minute at low speed. Place pot over boiling water, but don't allow the pan to touch the boiling water. Cook, beating constantly, until the frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Add vanilla. Remove from heat and beat 2 minutes longer. From cooking From Quilt Country by Marcia Adams. |
