Seven Minute Frosting I

          

This is an old family favorite because it is not as sweet tasting as other frostings and is very fluffy.

Original recipe makes 3 cups

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In the top of a double boiler, combine all ingredients but the vanilla. Beat 1 minute.
  2. Cook over boiling water beating constantly for 7 minutes or until the icing makes firm peaks. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Beat until able to spread. NOTE: You can add coloring with the ingredients. You can also use another flavoring in place of the vanilla.

Nutrition

Calories: 25 kcal
Carbohydrates: 6.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Sodium: 10 mg