Best Heavenly 7 Minute Frosting Sallye Recipes

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HEAVENLY SEVEN MINUTE FROSTING



Heavenly Seven Minute Frosting image

Light and fluffy, it's as if you're eating a cake topped with a cloud plucked right from the heavens! It's marshmallow-like without being too overwhelmingly sweet, and it's especially delicious on top of a chocolate cake, a la my father's favorite! NOTE: It's important to not over-beat or under-beat the mixture for this frosting. It can become grainy from the sugar otherwise.

Provided by Megan Berg @WildeChild

Categories     Spreads

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup(s) (plus 2 tbsp) granulated sugar
3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
1 pinch(es) salt
3 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan (or bottom of a double-boiler)bring 1 inch of water to a simmer.
  • In a large stainless-steel bowl (or top of a double-boiler) combine the sugar, egg whites, 1/4 cup of water, cream of tartar, and salt.
  • Set the bowl over the simmering water and beat the egg white combination with a whisk or hand held mixer until the frosting holds stiff peaks, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl from the water and continue to beat until cooled and billowy, about 2 minutes more. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Wait until cake (or cupcakes) is completely cooled before icing.

HEAVENLY 7 MINUTE FROSTING (SALLYE)



HEAVENLY 7 MINUTE FROSTING (SALLYE) image

Back in the day of no worries about excessive sugar, this was my "go to" frosting for a special occasion cake. It had fallen out of my repertoire of recipes until I was reminded of it this week. This frosting elevates a chocolate or coconut cake to a new level of goodness. You can use it "as is" or garnish it with anything of your choosing. Enjoy.

Provided by sallye bates @grandedame

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
3 large egg- whites only
1/4 cup(s) water
1/4 cup(s) light corn syrup
1 pinch(es) cream of tartar
1 dash(es) salt
1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • If you have a large double boiler, use it. If not, fill a heavy deep skillet about 1/3 full of water and place over medium high heat.
  • In a heavy large saucepan, place the sugar, water, egg whites, salt and corn syrup and place pan in the water bath. Note: This recipe will triple in volume, so make sure your pan is large enough.
  • IMPORTANT: THIS FROSTING NEEDS YOUR FULL TIME ATTENTION WHILE COOKING.
  • Begin beating with hand held mixer on high speed and continue beating until well blended.
  • When water begins to boil, turn heat to where water will just simmer.
  • Continue beating constantly at high speed for about 7 minutes until mixture makes and retains firm peaks. Wipe down sides of pan if necessary - be sure and turn mixer off momentarily while you perform this task.
  • When frosting retains firm peaks, remove from heat, add cream of tartar and vanilla and continue beating until well blended. Is your arm falling off yet? LOL
  • Spread over cooled cake while frosting is still warm. Optional garnishes: Sprinkle coconut, chocolate curls over top, or drizzle chocolate sauce on it. I usually leave it plain except at Easter when I make a Coconut cake, dye some coconut green and make an Easter egg nest on top of the cake.

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