Seafoam Frosting Recipes

OLD FASHIONED SEAFOAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Combine egg whites, sugar, salt and water in top of double boiler; place over rapidly boiling water and beat at high speed for 7 minutes or until mixture will stand in stiff peaks.
• Add vanilla and beat until thick enough to spread.

BOILED SEAFOAM ICING

Steps:

• Boil sugar and water over low heat until syrup spins a thread. (or get a glass of water, drop syrup into the water, it's done when it solidifies immediately after. This is very important otherwise it won't work).
• Take out of the flame immediately otherwise it will turn brown.
• Pour very slowly onto stiffly beaten whites and beat until smooth and stiff enough to spread.
• Add flavoring.
• Spread on cake.

SEAFOAM ICING

Steps:

• Put first six ingredients in top of double boiler and place over boiling water.
• Beat on low speed until ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Cook on medium heat. Cook beating constantly on high speed until icing stands by itself.(about 5 min.) Remove from heat. Add 1 teas. vanilla. Beat for 1 more minute.

SEAFOAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In top of a double boiler combine sugar, water, egg whites, corn syrup, and salt.
• Beat on low speed with electric mixer for 30 seconds to blend.
• Place over boiling water, beating constantly on high speed of mixer.
• Cook for about 7 minute or until frosting forms stiff peaks. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
• Beat 2 to 3 minutes longer or until of spreading consistency.
• Frosts tops and sides of 2 8 or 9-in. layers or one 10-in. tube cake.