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This frosting is smooth and light. It is not too sweet and tastes amazing on any cake. You will love how easy it is to make.
Prep 20 minutes Cook 15 minutes Total 35 minutes Serves 12
Ingredients
- 5 large egg whites
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened and cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
How to make it
- Place the egg whites and sugar in a heatproof glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
- Whisk the mixture constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved and the whites are warm to the touch, which takes about 3 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and use a stand mixer or hand mixer to whip the whites on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and the bowl feels cool to the touch.
- Turn the mixer to a medium speed and add the butter one cube at a time, letting each piece incorporate before adding the next.
- Continue to whip the frosting until it becomes thick and smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- If the mixture looks soupy or curdled at any point, keep whipping, as it will eventually come together into a beautiful, silky frosting.
Tips
Use soft butter so it mixes well. If the frosting looks messy, just keep whipping it until it turns smooth.
