Best 4 Sea Foam Frosting Recipes

With its light and airy texture, sea foam frosting is a popular choice for cakes and cupcakes. This classic frosting is made from sugar, egg whites, and cream of tartar, and can be flavored with various extracts or liqueurs. The key to achieving the perfect sea foam frosting is to beat the egg whites until they are stiff but not dry, and to incorporate the sugar gradually. This will help to create a smooth and creamy frosting that is not too sweet. Sea foam frosting can be used to decorate a variety of desserts, and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEA FOAM FROSTING

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Gooey meringue frosting that is great on spice cakes.

Provided by I.A. Purcell

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
⅓ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Stir the unbeaten egg whites, sugar and water together in the top of a double boiler. Cook over briskly boiling water, beating with a rotary beater for 7 minutes or until frosting looks fluffy and holds a soft, gentle shape.
Remove from boiling water, add vanilla extract and continue beating until frosting holds definite peaks.
Spread between layers of cake and then frost the sides and top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 17 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

OLD FASHIONED SEAFOAM FROSTING

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Make and share this Old Fashioned Seafoam Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories Dessert

Time 14m

Yield 3 cups ?

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 dash salt
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2, Sodium 131.8, Carbohydrate 107.4, Sugar 106.2, Protein 2.4

SEAFOAM ICING

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Make and share this Seafoam Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OmaJane

Categories Dessert

Time 7m

Yield 1 icing for 2 layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 egg whites, unbeaten
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
5 tablespoons ice water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dark corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1434.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 608.5, Carbohydrate 361.2, Sugar 331.8, Protein 7.2

SEA FOAM FROSTING

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This is an old recipe my Grandma gave me years ago when I first started baking....Very Good !

Provided by Karla Everett @Karla59

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 - egg whites , unbeaten
1 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
5 tablespoon(s) water
1 teaspoon(s) light corn syrup
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla

Steps:

Combine egg whites , brown sugar , water and corn syrup in top of a double broiler ; mix well
Place top of double broiler over boiling water and beat constantly with a electric hand mixer until mixture forms peaks ; about 7 minutes.
Remove from heat of the boiling water and add the vanilla and continue to beat until frosting is cool and thick enough to spread.
Makes enough frosting to frost tops and sides of two 9" cakes. (a layer cake )

Tips:

To achieve a smooth and creamy frosting, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
Use a high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor. Imitation vanilla will not produce the same results.
If you don't have cream of tartar, you can substitute it with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
For a thicker frosting, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
Sea foam frosting can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.

Conclusion:

Sea foam frosting is a light, fluffy, and delicious frosting that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking with different flavors and colors. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, sea foam frosting is a great option for your next dessert.