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Plain Frosting
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Plain Frosting

5 ingredients 1 steps gutenberg
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

151
Calories
7g
Protein
5g
Fat
18g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • White 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
  • ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla or
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1

Beat white of egg until stiff; add water and sugar. Beat thoroughly, then add flavoring. Use more sugar if needed. Spread with a broad-bladed knife.

By Fannie Merritt Farmer · Recipe sourced from gutenberg

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