Almond
Almond
Eight Minute Frosting
Eight Minute Frosting
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp water
½ cup corn syrup
4 egg whites
Pinch of salt
¼ tsp cream of tartar
2 tsp Deaf Girl Walking Almond Extract
Instructions:
Prepare a Double Boiler:
Fill the bottom pot of a double boiler with water and bring to a gentle simmer.
In the top pot, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar.
Cook & Whip:
Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture over simmering water for seven minutes or until it forms stiff, glossy peaks.
Finish the Frosting:
Remove from heat and add DGW almond extract.
Beat for one more minute to fully incorporate the extract.
This recipe makes enough to frost a three- to four-layer cake.