Egg Yolk Icing Recipe
Ingredients
| Egg yolks | 2 | |
| Cream of tartar | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Few grains of salt | ||
| Cold water | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Sugar | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1/4 teaspoon lemon rind | ||
Directions
Place egg yolks, cream of tartar, salt, water, lemon juice and sugar in the top of a double boiler.
Place over boiling water (upper pan should not touch surface of water) and beat with a rotary beater or electric mixer for 7 minutes or until mixture is thick and fluffy and holds its shape.
Stir in lemon rind.
Spread on cake.
This icing is especially suitable for a white cake.
Enough for one 8-inch layer.
Place over boiling water (upper pan should not touch surface of water) and beat with a rotary beater or electric mixer for 7 minutes or until mixture is thick and fluffy and holds its shape.
Stir in lemon rind.
Spread on cake.
This icing is especially suitable for a white cake.
Enough for one 8-inch layer.
Chef
