Seven Minute Frosting II

This classic frosting is beaten for seven minutes in a double boiler. Due to its marshmallow-like consistency, be sure your cake is completely cooled before you frost it.

Original recipe makes 1 frosting for a 9×13 inch cake

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
3 egg whites
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    7 mins

  • READY IN

    12 mins

Directions

  1. In the top of a double boiler, combine the sugar, egg whites, corn syrup, water and vanilla. Place over boiling water and beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 7 minutes, or until frosting forms peaks when beaters are raised. Remove from heat. Use immediately to frost a cooled cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 99 kcal
Carbohydrates: 24.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0.6 g
Sodium: 11 mg