Your Questions about Pulling and Torching a Meringue Frosting
A meringue frosting is a great addition to many different cakes. This frosting on its own is light and airy. While it is almost always used on pies, it can also be used on cakes. If you did not know this, then it is something you will definitely want to experiment with. In fact, once you learn how to create a meringue cake frosting, you may also want to learn how to pull and torch it. If you wish to do this, then there are a few things you will need. You will need all the ingredients for the meringue. You will need a baked cake. You will also need a spatula and a butane lighter.
How do you frost a cake with a meringue? All you need to do is create the meringue just as you usually would. Then, you will want to frost your cake with it quite quickly. Meringue will actually do badly if you work with it too much. Instead, you will want to work the meringue as little as possible. That means simply applying the meringue to the cake in a very quick, uneven manner. Do not worry about whether or not the meringue is even.
As soon as the cake is covered, your next step will be to use your hands to pull the meringue with your hands. Simply place your fingers on the frosting and then pull it away with an even motion. When you do this, you will create peaks and valleys all over the frosted cake. By doing this, you will create an uneven look that provides visual interest to the cake. Next, after the meringue has had a few moments to stiffen, you will just need to torch it.
Finally, turn your butane lighter on medium-high. Avoid too strong of a flame, but the flame does not need to be weak. Then, with an even sweep, move the flame over the meringue. Keep the actual flame about an inch from the frosting. You will want to do this all over the cake and you will see the meringue brown slightly.
A meringue frosting can make an excellent option for a cake. When you make use of a torch lighter, you can pull and torch that meringue to make it even more interesting and tasteful.
Drew is a consultant for a specialty jet lighter store and has expert knowledge of kitchen accessories, including culinary torches.