Classic Butter-Cream Cocoa Frosting
2011-01-18- Course: Other
- Yield : 2
- Servings : 2
- Prep Time : 20m
- Cook Time : 30m
- Ready In : 50m
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This is an old-fashioned frosting that dates back to at least 1934.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 pinch cream of tartar
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Directions
Step 1
Dissolve the sugar in the water, and add the cream of tartar. Boil to the soft-ball stage.
A small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water 234 degrees F.
Step 2
Beat egg whites until very stiff, then pour syrup in thin stream over them, beating all the time.
Step 3
Continue to beat until the frosting is cool and of right consistency to spread, about 10 minutes. Carefully fold in cocoa and vanilla.
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