fluffy frosting

How To Make fluffy frosting

• 1

  In a small sauce pan combine the sugar , corn syrup and the water , bring to a full boil. Insert a candy thermometer and boil until it reaches 242° (firm ball stage)
• 2

  In a medium bowl beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form.
• 3

  While beating on medium speed ; Pour the hot syrup in a SLOW steady stream into the egg whites ; Add vanilla ; Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
• 4

  For a maple syrup substitute dark corn syrup for the light and maple flavoring for the vanilla.
• 5

  Makes about 3 cups ; will fill and frost two 9" layers or one 13x9" pan.
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