Best Quick Seven Minute Frosting Recipes

Seven-Minute Frosting for Quick Coconut Layer Cake image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 5

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a simmer.
In a large heatproof mixing bowl, combine reserved egg whites, light corn syrup, cream of tartar, water, and sugar.
Place bowl over simmering water (it should not touch water); with a handheld mixer, beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.
Remove bowl from heat; beat 3 to 5 minutes more to cool. Use immediately.

Quick Seven Minute Frosting image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
6 large egg whites

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, corn syrup, and water. Place over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 4 minutes. Rub a bit between your fingers to make sure there is no graininess. Raise heat to bring to a boil. Do not stir any more. Boil, washing down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water from time to time to prevent the sugar from crystallizing, until a candy thermometer registers 230 degrees, about 5 minutes. (Depending on the humidity, this can take anywhere from 4 to 10 minutes.)
Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2 1/2 minutes. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Remove the syrup from the heat when the temperature reaches 230 degrees (it will keep rising as pan is removed from heat). With the mixer on medium-low speed, pour the syrup in a steady stream down the side of the bowl (to avoid splattering) containing the egg-white mixture.
Beat frosting on medium until cool, 5 to 10 minutes. The frosting should be thick and shiny. Use immediately.