Seven-Minute Frosting

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 cups

  • Calories

    175 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Seven-Minute Frosting

This traditional Swiss meringue is fluffy, white, and almost marshmallow-like in texture. It's easy to make and takes 7 minutes to whip to fluffy perfection.

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Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 large egg white
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, egg whites, and salt in the metal bowl of a standing mixer. Set it over (but not touching) a saucepan of simmering water.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has completely dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes, and the mixture reaches 160°F (71°C) on a thermometer.
  3. Fit the mixer with the whisk attachment and beat the mixture on high speed until glossy, thick, and billowing peaks form, about, well, you know, 7 minutes. It may take a little more or a little less time.
  4. Beat in the vanilla. Use to frost a cake or cupcakes immediately. Best when consumed within several hours.

Notes

  • Use clean equipment--Make sure that all of your equipment is very clean before making your meringue. Even trace amounts of oil or fat can prevent the meringue from whipping properly.
  • Don't rush it--Don't be tempted to increase the heat to speed things along. This can result in the eggs cooking too quickly and creating lumps in the meringue.
  • Use the frosting immediately--It will start to set and become difficult to work with as it sits.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 118mg (5%) Sugar 42g (84%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Sugar 42g 84%

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

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