White Mountain Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the airy lightness of this White Mountain Frosting, a classic recipe straight from a beloved cookbook! This recipe creates a cloud-like frosting that elevates any cake to new heights. Discover endless variations – from rich cocoa to zesty lemon and even a delightful pink mountain twist! (Prep & cook times are estimates)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 674.7 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 3.9 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for White Mountain Frosting

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How to Make White Mountain Frosting

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ⅓ cup light corn syrup, and ¼ cup water.
  2. Cover the saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
  3. Remove the lid and continue to boil rapidly, WITHOUT stirring, until the mixture reaches 242°F on a candy thermometer.
  4. While the syrup is boiling, beat 3 large egg whites (at room temperature) in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  5. With the mixer running on medium speed, very slowly pour the hot syrup into the beaten egg whites in a thin, steady stream.
  6. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form again (about 5-7 minutes).
  7. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract during the last minute of beating.
  8. **Variations:**
  9. a. **Cocoa Frosting:** Gently fold in ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined.
  10. b. **Lemon Frosting:** Substitute 1 tablespoon lemon juice for the vanilla extract, add ¼ teaspoon grated lemon peel, and 10 drops of yellow food coloring.
  11. c. **Pink Mountain Frosting:** Substitute ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice for the water.
  12. d. **Satiny Beige Frosting:** Substitute 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar for the granulated sugar and reduce the vanilla extract to ½ teaspoon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

494g

Fat

0g

Carbs

55g

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