Fluffy Maple Frosting

Submitted by myrnabarager

"This frosting is a great accent for the Welch's Easy Anniversary Spice Cake (Welch's recommendation)."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 4 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

directions

1. Choose a large stainless steel or heatproof glass bowl that will fit over, not in, a medium-size saucepan. Fill the pan with about one-inch water and bring to a simmer.
2. In the bowl, off the heat, combine the maple syrup, sugar, egg whites, and salt. Place over the simmering water and beat with a handheld electric mixer until the frosting is fluffy and stands in stiff peaks, about 6 minutes.
3. Remove the bowl from the water and beat for about one minute longer. Beat in the vanilla. Use immediately to frost cooled cake layers.

Reviews

[Jessica T]

I think I may have fouled this one up, as it did not seem to want to form "fluffy peaks," for at least 14 minutes. I also found it a little sweet but lacking a strong maple flavor; the end result was a tad gritty from the sugar, but very fluffy. I might try this again, but will probably look for something different.