7-Minute Frosting

If you're searching for a classic, cloud-like topping for your cakes and cupcakes, look no further than 7-minute frosting. This delightful meringue-style frosting is crafted from a blend of egg whites, sugar, and a splash of vanilla, resulting in a glossy, billowy confection. Its versatility and delicate sweetness make it a timeless favorite for those seeking a whimsical touch to their baked creations.

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Whipped Meringue Frosting

Planning

  • Prep Time:

  • Bake/Cook Time:

    7 minutes

  • Chill/Set Time:

  • Servings:

    4 cupcakes or one layer of a cake.. Make 1X this recipe for each layer if you are making a layer cake.

Preparation

  • Materials

    Stand mixer with paddle and mixing bowl
    Spatula
    Scale and measuring cup or bowl

  • Prep

    Separate the eggs and set the egg whites on the counter an hour prior to bring to room temperature. Refrigerate the egg yolks.

  • Oven/Stove

    N.A

  • Shopping List

    Eggs (do NOT use carton egg whites!)
    Confectioners’ Sugar
    Cream of Tartar
    Sea Salt 1.5g
    Vanilla Extract

Ingredients & Steps

  • Ingredients

    2 Egg Whites (60g)
    Confectioners’ Sugar sifted - 1 C
    Cream of Tartar (1.2 tsp)
    Sea Salt 1.5g (1/4 tsp)
    Vanilla Extract - 5g (1 tsp)

  • Steps

    STEP 1: WHIP THE EGG WHITES
    Start whipping the egg whites over a double boiler. Gradually add in the creme of tartar, then salt and sugar little by little and whip to a soft peak.

    STEP 2: COOL
    Remove from heat and set the double boiler pan in an ice bath while you add the vanilla extract and continue whipping to desired consistency or just until the vanilla is mixed in.

Notes

Whip in some color or other flavor extract if you like at the end, while it's in the ice bath.

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