Heavenly 7-Minute Frosting: A Fluffy Marshmallow Dream
Experience the charm of old-fashioned 7-Minute Frosting, reminiscent of delightful marshmallow cream. This light and airy frosting are perfect for enhancing the flavor of virtually any cake!
Ingredients:
- 2 large egg whites, unbeaten
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cold water
- ¼ 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, sugar, water, and cream of tartar. Mix thoroughly.
- Place the mixture over boiling water and beat continuously until it forms stiff peaks. This process typically takes at least 7 minutes, but possibly closer to 10 minutes for perfection.
- Remove from heat.
- Add vanilla extract and continue beating until the frosting reaches a thick and spreadable consistency.
Yield: Generates approximately 5-6 cups of frosting.
Notes: The provided calorie count is based on the assumption that the frosting is used on a cake serving 15, with one serving equating to the frosting for one slice of cake (approximately 1/3 cup).
Delight in the ethereal sweetness of this 7-Minute Frosting, elevating your cake experience to a level of pure bliss. Each slice becomes a canvas for this fluffy marshmallow dream!