Old fashioned 7 Minute Frosting that tastes like marshmallow cream. A light and fluffy frosting for just about any cake!
SERVINGS
PREP TIME5minutes
COOK TIME10minutes
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites unbeaten
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cold water
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 teaspoon corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Combine the egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar in the top of a double boiler. Mix thoroughly.
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Simmer 2″ of water in the bottom of a double boiler of medium heat. Place the top double boiler over the boiling water and beat constantly using an electric mixer on high speed until mixture holds a stiff peak. This will take at least 7 minutes, but most likely closer to 10 minutes.
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Remove from the heat.
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Add vanilla and beat until thick enough to spread.
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Makes 5-6 cups of frosting. Perfect for cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe frosting a cake that serves 15, with 1 serving the frosting for one slice of cake (about ⅓ cup). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**Nutrition
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- Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 20g
