Dominican Meringue Cake Frosting Suspiro
Elevate your baking game with *Dominican Meringue Cake Frosting Suspiro*, a luxurious, glossy meringue frosting that’s a staple in traditional Dominican desserts. Made with simple pantry ingredients like granulated sugar, egg whites, and a touch of vanilla extract, this frosting is whipped to airy perfection, creating a cloud-like texture with a subtle sweetness. The secret lies in its technique—pouring a hot sugar syrup into whipped egg whites to achieve a silky, stable consistency that’s perfect for spreading or intricate piping. Enhanced with a hint of fresh lemon juice for balance, this frosting not only looks stunning but pairs beautifully with a variety of cakes. Whether you're recreating a Dominican classic or looking for a showstopper for your desserts, Suspiro is the ultimate frosting choice to impress any crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Water
- 4 units Large egg whites
- 0.5 teaspoons Cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir to dissolve the sugar and then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat without stirring further. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature. Heat the syrup until it reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage).
While the sugar syrup is heating, place the egg whites in a clean, dry mixing bowl. Add the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Once the syrup reaches 240°F, immediately reduce the mixer speed to low and begin slowly pouring the hot syrup into the whipped egg whites in a thin, steady stream. Be careful to pour the syrup between the side of the bowl and the beaters to prevent splattering or cooking the egg whites prematurely.
After all the syrup has been added, increase the mixer speed to high and continue beating the meringue until it becomes thick, glossy, and forms stiff peaks. This process will generally take about 7-8 minutes as the mixture cools to room temperature.
Once the meringue is thickened and cool, add the vanilla extract and fresh lemon juice. Mix for an additional 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
Your Suspiro frosting is now ready to use! Spread or pipe it onto your cake immediately for best results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 364 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 402.8 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 401.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 478 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
