Seven Minute Frosting I

41 Reviews

“This is an old family favorite because it is not as sweet tasting as other frostings and is very fluffy.” - by Karen Davenport

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Original recipe yields 3 cups

Directions

In the top of a double boiler, combine all ingredients but the vanilla. Beat 1 minute.
Cook over boiling water beating constantly for 7 minutes or until the icing makes firm peaks. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Beat until able to spread. NOTE: You can add coloring with the ingredients. You can also use another flavoring in place of the vanilla.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (48 total)

Calories
25 cal
1%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Carbs
6.3 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Lorrie

Oct. 29, 2007

"My mom has been making this for years, using light corn syrup in place of the creme of tarter (no diffrence in the taste at all). I like this one better. It's so easy once you find the trick...WHICH I..." See moreS keep mixing but don't start timing your 7 minutes until after the water returns to boiling and run your mixer on high for the full 7 minutes. It's thick and creamy and tastes like marshmallow fluff. Perfect on chocolate cake or cup cakes. However you have to spread it on a completly cool cake while the frosting is still slightly warm, and DO NOT cover it it will stick to everything (as does fluff) and it does get a little grainy after it sets for a long period (6-8 hours) of time to best to make just a few hours before serving. Sounds like a lot of work but it's really not. AND IT'S WORTH WHAT LITTLE TIME IT DOES TAKE! YUMMY!!!!"

SAVANNAHM

Dec. 17, 2003

"I love this frosting! I've used it for years, and it never fails to be a favorite among kids and adults, as well as a wonderful decoration on any cake or cupcake...." See more"

Stephanie Tunney

Feb. 26, 2006

"I use this recipe, but I add 8 small marshmallows when I pull it off the head, and beat until they melt and it's ready to spread. I've also used orange juice in place of water and orange extract in p..." See morelace of vanilla. It's great with my oraqnge cream cake. It's a wonderful marshmallow frosting!"

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