Toasted Almond Frosting Recipe

Indulge your senses with this incredible Toasted Almond Frosting recipe, adapted from Cook's Illustrated! This luxurious icing creates enough fluffy, almond-infused sweetness to frost a decadent 4-layer cake. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will elevate your baking to the next level!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 495.2 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Toasted Almond Frosting

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How to Make Toasted Almond Frosting

  1. Combine 3 large egg whites, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¼ cup water, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and ¼ cup light corn syrup in the bowl of a standing mixer (or a large heatproof bowl). Place the bowl over a medium saucepan filled with 1 inch of barely simmering water.
  2. Cook, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture reaches 160°F (71°C) on an instant-read thermometer (5-10 minutes).
  3. Carefully remove the bowl from the saucepan and transfer the mixture to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  4. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes.
  5. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue to beat until the mixture has cooled to room temperature and stiff, glossy peaks form (another 5-7 minutes).
  6. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Gently fold in ½ cup toasted sliced almonds using a rubber spatula. Be careful not to deflate the frosting.
  7. Frost your cake and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

280g

Fat

6g

Carbs

26g