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7 Minute Frosting
The classic meringue or marshmallow-like frosting that is light, fluffy, and holds perfect peaks. Great for cakes and cupcakes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 484 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Fill a saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low to maintain a steady simmer.
- Place the sugar, water, egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large, heatproof mixing bowl and mix with a hand mixer on medium-low speed for 30 seconds to combine.
- Place the mixing bowl on top of the saucepan of simmering water (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water) and beat on high speed for 7 minutes, or until stiff and glossy.
- Remove the bowl from the heat, add the vanilla, and beat for an additional 2 minutes. Use the frosting immediately, as it will start to set and be difficult to spread. Cakes or cupcakes frosted with this should be served within 12 hours of frosting, or stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 days.
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Notes
- Nutritional values based on one cup of frosting
Nutrition Information
Calories
484kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
120g
(40%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
88mg
(3%)
Sugar
120g
(240%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 120g | 40% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 120g | 240% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.