Gambino’s Petit Fours ("tastes-like") Duncan Hines white cake mix – add almond flavoring 3 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups of sifted powdered sugar 1/2 cup hot water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Food color Gently mix water, sugar and cream of tartar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil (226 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Cool to 110 degrees F. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add food color if desired. Spoon over petit fours.