Black Walnut Frosting

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Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon black walnut extract
  • 1 1/2 cups butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup black walnuts

Instructions

  1. Combine egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar in in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Beat at low speed until mixture reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Do not stop beating while checking temperature, otherwise egg whites will overcook. Beat on high speed until mixture reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 2 to 4 minutes.
  2. Remove bowl from heat and stir in vanilla and black walnut extracts. Beat egg whites to cool on high speed, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Place a large dollop of the beaten egg white mixture in a separate bowl. Add butter and beat until well combined. Continue beating in dollops of egg white mixture until all egg white is incorporated and frosting is smooth and fluffy. Use to frost any cake; garnish with black walnuts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

709 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.3g 53% DV
Total Fat 39.9g 51% DV
Carbs 47.9g 17% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 29.7g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 336.5mg 15% DV
Potassium 4574.5mg 97% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 38.3mg 3% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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