Nut and Fruit Filling and Frosting

Figs, raisins, and almonds give this frosting a sweet and nutty flavor that is a nice addition to cakes and cookies.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 egg whites
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup water
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• ½ cup chopped raisins
• ½ cup chopped fresh figs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring sugar and water to a boil, without stirring, in a saucepan until syrup is 238 degrees F (114 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped in cold water forms a soft thread, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Slowly pour syrup over egg whites in a bowl; stir in vanilla extract and continue to beat until thick and cold. Add baking powder and beat until filling/frosting is thick enough to spread without running. Fold almonds, figs, and raisins into filling/frosting.