As a kid, I LOVED it when my mom frosted her cakes with 7 minute frosting...full of sweet marshmallowy goodness.
Most recipes for this frosting require beating the frosting over a double boiler for 7 minutes. Unfortunately, I have a Bosch mixer which won't let me do that.
This great little recipe still gives you that great taste and texture, without the double boiler.
Most recipes for this frosting require beating the frosting over a double boiler for 7 minutes. Unfortunately, I have a Bosch mixer which won't let me do that.
This great little recipe still gives you that great taste and texture, without the double boiler.
2 egg whites
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. water
1/4 t. cream of tartar
1/8 t. salt
1 t. vanilla
In mixing bowl, beat egg whites until white and foamy. They should form a mound, but NOT peaks.
Set aside while preparing syrup.
In saucepan, combine sugar, water, and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil and continue to cook and stir until the sugar is completely melted.
Turn on mixer and begin beating eggs whites again. Remove syrup from stove and in a thin steady stream, slowly pour into egg white mixture.
Continue beating until stiff peaks are formed.
Mix in vanilla.
Spread over cooled cake or cupcakes.
I live at altitude and my seven min frosting never turns out. This was fail proof. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteWanda from Evergreen.
Thank you!!! All 3 of my children love this on angel food cake for their birthdays and I always dislike standing over the stove!!
ReplyDeleteOne little thing to correct, though. You added the vanilla twice - it should only be at the end, not cooked in the syrup.
JP - you are right - thanks so much. Got it fixed now!
ReplyDeleteWorked like a charm! I am so thankful. I needed it for a coconut cake, and I don't have even the right bowls and kettles to make a double boiler, You can imagine that this frosting is just the ticket! SO, thank you so much!
ReplyDeletedont forget the salt!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this recipe. I grew up in the Dominican Republic and this is the same frosting bakeries over there use. I never thought it was so easy to replicate.
ReplyDeleteCan this frosting be frozen? My coconut cake recipe calls for frosting the cake then freezing for a day or to for best result.
ReplyDeleteIt also calls for a cream cheese frosting, but I think this would be best.
Thank you for sharing this recipe it is truly amazing!! I looked for it as it was one my mom used to make when we were kids and I wanted to surprise her.. I used it on a chocolate cake for a shared morning tea today and everyone wants the recipe...
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