Fondant Frosting

This is a fluffy whipped frosting that is lovely on cakes. Makes enough to frost one 9x13 inch cake.

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3 cups white sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

3/4 cup water

2 egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

Cook sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Cover then cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Uncover and continue cooking to the firm ball stage 244 to 248 degrees F (118 to 120 degrees C). Remove from heat.

Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until stiff but not dry.

Pour hot syrup in a slow, steady stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly.Continue beating until frosting stands in peaks and begins to lose its gloss, about 10 minutes.If necessary, thin with a few drops of cream.

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