MY FIGHT TO FIND A CAKE FROSTING
I'm working on this... Goodness its hard to make a good cake frosting that is sugar free! I've tried the firm tofu liquid mess and the arrowroot powder icing with the grainy texture (good flavour - but the powdery feeling in your mouth is no good). I think egg white frosting made with a honey syrup is probably my best bet.... I'll keep at it and let you know what I figure out!
Found this - and its great - if you can eat eggs!
http://www.healthhomehappy.com/2010/10/simple-meringue-frosting-refined-sugar-free.html
Simple Meringue Frosting Recipe
Simple Meringue Frosting Directions
This recipe takes less than 10 minutes, but it does have to be done all at once. The honey must be poured into the egg whites while it is still hot or
it will solidify. The hot honey also cooks the egg whites.
Found this - and its great - if you can eat eggs!
http://www.healthhomehappy.com/2010/10/simple-meringue-frosting-refined-sugar-free.html
Simple Meringue Frosting Recipe
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 egg whites, eggs at room temperature will be easier to separate
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Simple Meringue Frosting Directions
This recipe takes less than 10 minutes, but it does have to be done all at once. The honey must be poured into the egg whites while it is still hot or
it will solidify. The hot honey also cooks the egg whites.
- Heat honey in a saucepan over medium heat 5-10 minutes; until mixture bubbles and darkens.
- Meanwhile, separate two eggs, being very careful to avoid getting any yolk in with the whites.
- Add the salt to the egg whites.
- Put two whites in a stand mixer with a whip attachment, or use a hand held mixer and a bowl held steady by a helper.
- Mix starting on medium.
- As the eggs start to froth, turn the mixer up to high.
- At the same time you turn the mixer up to high, start pouring the honey in with a thin steady stream, taking about 1 minute to pour in the hot honey.
- Continue mixing on high as the frosting fluffs and thickens and is cool enough to touch, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the optional vanilla while mixing.
- Use a spatula or butter knife to frost cupcakes, or spoon into a piping bag and pipe onto cupcakes for a more decorative look. The icing goes on the
cupcakes or cake easiest if used within a couple hours of making.
MARSHMALLOW FROSTING
You can use the marshmallow recipe from the candy page! It pipes wonderfully and will set in whatever design you pipe. You could also use a torch or broiler to toast it! (although honey marshmallows melt faster than store marshmallow!!)
Frostings / Icings to Try:
THIS is THE BEST! Not super sweet- but it is made with sugar - but also with GF flours! http://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/the-best-vanilla-frosting/
http://www.sandisallergyfreerecipes.net/?s=sweet+potato+frosting Sweet Potato frosting
http://www.sandisallergyfreerecipes.net/?s=sweet+potato+frosting Sweet Potato frosting