This is absolutely the best icing I have ever made.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or as needed
- 4 cups white sugar
- 2 cups egg whites
- 5 cups unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Wipe the bowl of an electric stand mixer and the whisk attachment with lemon juice to remove any trace of grease. Add sugar and egg whites to the bowl.
Step 2
Whisk sugar and egg whites together in the bowl of the stand mixer over simmering water, whisking constantly but gently, until temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Return bowl to the stand mixer.
Step 3
Whisk sugar-egg white mixture in the stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until mixture is thick, glossy, and temperature of outside of bowl is room temperature. Change attachment to the paddle attachment and continue mixing on low speed. Add butter, 1 cube at a time; mix until silky-smooth. If mixture curdles, continue mixing and it will return to smooth.
Step 4
Pour vanilla extract and sprinkle salt into butter-sugar mixture; beat until fully incorporated.
Cook’s Notes:
Vinegar can replace the lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 80 | |
Calories 144 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat7g | 37% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium19mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate10g | 4% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein1g | |
Calcium4mg | 0% |
Potassium14mg | 0% |
*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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