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7 Minute Frosting

7-Minute Frosting

"Whip up fluffy 7-Minute Frosting with egg whites, sugar, water, and vanilla. Perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes with a light, airy texture in minutes!"
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Equipment

  • - Double boiler
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 large egg whites unbeaten
  • - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • - 1/3 cup cold water
  • - 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 teaspoon corn syrup
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In the top of a double boiler, combine the unbeaten egg whites, granulated sugar, cold water, and cream of tartar or corn syrup. Mix thoroughly.
  • Fill the bottom of the double boiler with about 2 inches of simmering water over medium heat. Place the top of the double boiler over the boiling water.
  • Using an electric mixer set to high speed, beat the mixture constantly until it holds a stiff peak. This will take approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat.
  • Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until the frosting is thick enough to spread.
  • Use the frosting immediately to frost cakes or cupcakes.

Notes

"This quick and easy 7-Minute Frosting recipe yields a fluffy and delicious topping for cakes and cupcakes. Ensure to beat the mixture constantly until stiff peaks form for optimal texture."