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Meringue

© Roberta Hovermale

Meringue made its historic debut in 1720, when a pastry chef named Gasparini in the Swiss town of Merhrinyghen came up with this delectable confection. It is said that even Marie Antoinette made this treat during her hey day in France. And now over 280 years later its still going strong. I learned these interesting historical notes from our friends at the American Egg Board http://www.aeb.org/eggcyclopedia/meringu... - scroll down the rest of the page to learn about the different types of meringues. They have insightful tips to make your meringue the best .

Many Cake Decorators will add meringue powder to their frostings to give them added stability and firmness. Meringue can also be used as an ornamental icing http://www.recipegoldmine.com/cakefrost6... and you must see this Meringue Bouquet Wedding Cake from Martha Stewart complete with photos and instructions. http://www.marthastewart.com/weddings/ca... It is an awesome cake that truly depicts a white on white design that is imaginative and beautiful.

If you would like to try some Meringue Frostings - look through the following selections:

Fluffy Boiled Icing a.k.a. Italian Meringue Frosting or Seven Minute Frosting http://www.wilton.com/ri/icing/boiled.htm

Chocolate Meringue Frosting http://www.cakerecipe.com/AZ/ChcltMrngFr...

Meringue Frosting http://www.recipecottage.com/cakes-icing...

Lady Baltimore Frosting http://cakerecipe.com/AZ/LadyBaltFrostin...

Coffee Meringue Frosting http://cakerecipe.com/AZ/PartyFrosting.a...

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