heavenly seven minute frosting
Light and fluffy, it's as if you're eating a cake topped with a cloud plucked right from the heavens! It's marshmallow-like without being too overwhelmingly sweet, and it's especially delicious on top of a chocolate cake, a la my father's favorite! NOTE: It's important to not over-beat or under-beat the mixture for this frosting. It can become grainy from the sugar otherwise.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
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yield
6-8 (one cake)
Ingredients
- 1 cup (plus 2 tbsp) granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
How To Make heavenly seven minute frosting
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Step 1In a large saucepan (or bottom of a double-boiler)bring 1 inch of water to a simmer.
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Step 2In a large stainless-steel bowl (or top of a double-boiler) combine the sugar, egg whites, 1/4 cup of water, cream of tartar, and salt.
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Step 3Set the bowl over the simmering water and beat the egg white combination with a whisk or hand held mixer until the frosting holds stiff peaks, about 5 minutes.
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Step 4Remove the bowl from the water and continue to beat until cooled and billowy, about 2 minutes more. Beat in the vanilla.
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Step 5Wait until cake (or cupcakes) is completely cooled before icing.
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