Description
Let’s talk about a frosting that’s pure nostalgia—7-Minute Frosting. This is the kind of old-fashioned recipe that feels like it belongs in a beloved grandmother’s cookbook, tucked between pages stained with vanilla and sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare a Double Boiler:
- Fill a medium saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring it to a simmer.
- Place a heatproof bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) over the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Combine the Ingredients:
- In the heatproof bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar.
- Whisk & Heat:
- Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture on low speed over the simmering water. Gradually increase the speed to medium-high.
- Continue beating for 6-7 minutes, until the frosting is thick, glossy, and forms stiff peaks.
- Remove from Heat & Add Flavoring:
- Remove the bowl from heat and add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Beat for another 1-2 minutes to cool slightly and enhance fluffiness.
- Frost Immediately:
- Use the frosting right away to coat cakes or cupcakes. It sets quickly, so spread it while it’s soft and pliable.