7 Minute Frosting Recipe
An old fashioned 7 Minute Frosting that tastes like marshmallow cream. A light and fluffy frosting for just about any cake!
Servings: 15
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites unbeaten
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cold water
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 teaspoon corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar in the top of a double boiler. Mix thoroughly.2 large egg whites, 1½ cups granulated sugar, ⅓ cup cold water, ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 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.
- Remove from the heat. Add vanilla and beat until thick enough to spread.
- Makes 5-6 cups of frosting. Perfect for cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
Quick tip: If you’re unsure, keep beating. Most issues with 7 minute frosting come down to not enough time on the mixer.
The calories shown are based on the recipe frosting a cake that serves 15, with 1 serving being 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
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.02mg
