Best 5 Seafoam Icing Recipes

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Indulge in the light and airy delight of Seafoam Icing, a versatile culinary creation that adds a touch of elegance and sweetness to your favorite treats. This collection of recipes showcases the versatility of Seafoam Icing, offering a range of variations to suit your taste and preferences. From the classic Seafoam Icing, crafted with egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar, to the Chocolate Seafoam Icing, which incorporates rich cocoa powder for a decadent twist, these recipes provide a symphony of flavors to elevate your baking endeavors.

Discover the secrets of creating the perfect Seafoam Icing, ensuring it reaches its full potential of fluffy texture and irresistible taste. Learn how to achieve the ideal consistency, whether you prefer a soft and spreadable icing for cakes and cupcakes or a firmer version for piping intricate designs. Enhance your culinary skills with expert tips and tricks, ensuring your Seafoam Icing becomes a staple in your baking repertoire.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SEAFOAM FROSTING



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

Provided by mrose75

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cold water
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444, Fat 0.1, Sodium 134.8, Carbohydrate 111.2, Sugar 107.5, Protein 2.4

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

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

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

BOILED SEAFOAM ICING



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

Provided by Cathy_20

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 112.1, Carbohydrate 200.7, Sugar 200.6, Protein 7.2

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

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cream of tartar. Make sure to use cream of tartar that is fresh and not expired. Old cream of tartar can cause the icing to be grainy.
  • Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. This is the key to getting a fluffy, airy icing. If you don't beat the egg whites long enough, the icing will be runny and won't hold its shape.
  • Gradually add the sugar. Adding the sugar all at once can cause the icing to become grainy. By adding it gradually, you can help to prevent this.
  • Flavor the icing as desired. You can add a variety of flavors to seafoam icing, such as vanilla, almond, or lemon extract. You can also add food coloring to create a different color icing.
  • Use the icing immediately or store it in the refrigerator. Seafoam icing is best used immediately after it is made. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Seafoam icing is a delicious and versatile icing that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can create beautiful and delicious seafoam icing that will impress your friends and family.

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