Frosting and Filling, Macaroon
Source of Recipe
General Foods Corporation-1933
List of Ingredients
2 egg whites, beaten
1 1/2 C sugar
2 tsp light corn syrup
4 1/2 T water
1/4 tsp almond extract
Rose coloring (opt)
6 macaroons,dried, rolled and siftedRecipe
Combine egg whites, sugar, corn syrup and water in top of double boiler. beating with rotary beater until thoroughly mixed. Place over rapidly boiling water, beat constantly with beater, and cook seven minutes, or until frosting holds peaks. Remove from boiling water.
Add almond extract and rose coloring to make a delicate tint. Beat until nearly thick enough to spread.
For filling, add enough frosting to macaroon crumbs to make a filling that will spread easily. Spread between layers. Spread remaining frosting on top and sides of cake.
Makes enough to cover tops and sides of two 9 inch layer cakes or fifteen little Baltimore cakes.
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