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7 Minute Frosting

7 Minute Frosting is light and fluffy and has the perfect bright white color. This meringue-like frosting will practically melt in your mouth and it takes less than 10 minutes to make.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 261 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Select a heat-safe metal or glass mixing bowl that can sit on top of a saucepan without touching the water below to create a double boiler. Pour 2 inches of water into the saucepan. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium or medium-low to maintain a simmer.
  2. While the water is heating, place the egg whites, sugar, water, salt, and cream of tartar into the heat-safe mixing bowl.
  3. Set the bowl over the simmering water. Using a hand mixer, or whisking vigorously by hand, beat the egg mixture for about 7 minutes until it becomes thick and glossy. Place the bowl over the simmering water. Using a hand mixer, or whisking vigorously by hand, beat on medium speed for 7 minutes. The mixture should become thick, glossy, and increase in volume. At 3 minutes, increase the mixer speed as the mixture becomes creamier.
  4. Carefully remove the bowl from the saucepan and place it on the counter. Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat with the hand mixer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until stiff peaks form. The frosting should hold its shape when lifted.

Notes

  • Yield: Frosting for 12 cupcakes or a 9-inch cake

Nutrition Information

Serving 4cups Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Sodium 201mg (8%) Potassium 87mg (2%) Sugar 63g (126%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261

% Daily Value*

Serving 4cups
Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Sodium 201mg 8%
Potassium 87mg 2%
Sugar 63g 126%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.