A light butter cream that uses egg whites to give a lighter feel to the frosting. Can use pecans instead of black walnuts or use as a plain vanilla butter cream with no nuts at all.
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon black walnut extract
- 1 ½ cups butter at room temperature
- ½ cup black walnuts
Directions
Step 1
Combine egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar in in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Beat at low speed until mixture reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Do not stop beating while checking temperature, otherwise egg whites will overcook. Beat on high speed until mixture reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 2 to 4 minutes.
Step 2
Remove bowl from heat and stir in vanilla and black walnut extracts. Beat egg whites to cool on high speed, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Place a large dollop of the beaten egg white mixture in a separate bowl. Add butter and beat until well combined. Continue beating in dollops of egg white mixture until all egg white is incorporated and frosting is smooth and fluffy. Use to frost any cake; garnish with black walnuts.
Cook’s Notes:
Black walnut frosting keeps 6 days in the refrigerator or 6 months frozen.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 291 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 34% |
Saturated Fat15g | 75% |
Cholesterol61mg | 20% |
Sodium182mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium13mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium58mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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