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Roasted Marshmallow Meringue Frosting and How I Acquired a Plumber's Torch
Colette Zabo
Enough frosting for 1 standard cake
IntermediateGive your favorite cake a supermodel makeover, dressed in a brown sugar marshmallow meringue frosting torched to caramelly perfection.
Total Steps
10
Ingredients
5
Tools Needed
1
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Coco in the KitchenIngredients
- 4 free-range egg whites
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 vanilla bean(optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract(optional)
Instructions
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Step 1
Fill a heavy pot 1/3 full of water and place over medium heat.
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Step 2
Separate eggs and reserve yolks for another recipe.
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Step 3
Collect whites in a clean, heatproof mixing bowl.
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Step 4
Add brown sugar and mix to combine.
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Step 5
Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the mixing bowl and place the bowl over pot of hot water.
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Step 6
Stir constantly until the thermometer registers 160*F, about 10 minutes.
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Step 7
Remove from heat, add cream of tartar and beat on high until stiff peaks form, another 7 minutes or so.
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Step 8
Now, the fun part: Frost the cake, making swirly patterns.
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Step 9
Pull: Using the flat side of a spatula or knife, touch the frosting and lift 90 degrees away from the cake, to form little curly peaks.
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Step 10
Torch: Roast the waves of frosting with your new torch and serve.