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There are three main ingredients in a meringue recipe that interact to form the foam structure: egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar or acid. The backbone of the foam structure is made up of proteins, amino acid chains. Egg whites provide the meringue with necessary proteins that form the meringue foam.
Foam cakes are typically airy, light and spongy. [1] After it is cooked, the cake and the pan are flipped down on a sheet pan with parchment paper in order for them to cool down at the same rate. [2] Examples of foam cakes are angel food cake, [3] meringue, genoise, and chiffon cake.
The first method is the foam process or angel food cake method. The egg whites are whipped until a foam is formed before any other ingredients are added. This method ensures that the foam is not disturbed when it is being formed and that the maximum number of bubbles stay intact. Another method is called the meringue process.
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Espumilla is a traditional Ecuadorian meringue and popular street food. [1] [2] [3] The word "espumilla" means "foam" in Spanish. [3] [4] It possibly is dated back to 1907 with records mentioning its existence. [1] [4] It is made with egg whites, sugar, and fruit pulp, often guava, frequently whipped by hand to achieve the right texture.
Icing, or frosting, [1] is a sweet, often creamy glaze made of sugar with a liquid, such as water or milk, that is often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, cream cheese, or flavorings. It is used to coat or decorate baked goods, such as cakes. When it is used between layers of cake it is known as a filling.
Usually twice as much sugar as butter by weight is used. Some recipes also call for powdered milk or meringue powder. Compared to other types of buttercream, American buttercream has fewer ingredients, and is quicker and easier to make. [3] It is also sweeter because of the high amount of sugar. [3]