Fluffy Brown Sugar Icing
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sauces A classic boiled icing that gets a delicate caramel color and flavor from brown sugar. This light, fluffy meringue-style frosting is made by beating egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until stiff and glossy.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 7 mins | None | Frosting for one 8-inch cake |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Double boiler
- Handheld electric mixer
- Heatproof bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Brown Sugar | packed |
| 3 Tbsp | Water | room temperature |
| 1 | Egg White | large |
| 1 Pinch | Cream of Tartar | stabilizer |
Instructions
Step 1: Combine and Whip
- In the top of a double boiler, combine the 1 cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp water, 1 egg white, and 1 pinch cream of tartar.
- Place the bowl over simmering water and begin beating with a handheld electric mixer, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed.
- Beat constantly for approximately 7 minutes until the icing is thick, glossy, and forms stiff peaks that hold their shape.
- Remove from the heat and use immediately to frost a cooled cake before the icing sets.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This frosting must be used immediately after preparation as it sets quickly upon cooling. Do not store for later use.
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