BOILED FROSTING- MARSHMALLOW !

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This is so gooey and sweet, perfect for a chocolate cake! My Mom made it for special occasions, and it brings back those childhood memories of Mom's baking.

Provided by Beth M.

Categories     Cakes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/8 tsp salt
2 egg whites
2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Mix sugar,cream of tartar, salt, egg whites and 1/4 cup of water in a pot or bowl over simmering water.
  • 2. Beat steadily over low heat with a rotary or electric beater until the frosting stands in peaks, about 5 - 7 minutes, no more.(Thus the name: 7 minute frosting)
  • 3. Add the vanilla just before spreading.
  • 4. Makes enough to fill and frost an 8 or 9 inche two-layer cake.

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