Old fashioned 7 Minute Frosting
This classic 7 Minute Frosting is a light, fluffy, and glossy meringue icing, perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes. Its secret lies in cooking the egg whites over simmering water to create a stable, ethereal texture.
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Old Fashioned 7 Minute Frosting
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Cold water | 1/3 cup |
| Large egg whites | 2 |
| Cream of tartar | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | A pinch |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
How To Make Old Fashioned 7 Minute Frosting:
- Step 1: Mixing the Magic: In a medium glass bowl (heatproof), blend the 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/3 cup cold water, 2 large egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt.
- Step 2: Simmering Simplicity (Bain-Marie Prep): Set a pot of water on the stove to simmer (do not let it boil rapidly). Beat the egg mixture with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
- Step 3: The Bain-Marie Ballet (The 7 Minutes): Place the bowl over the simmering water, forming a bain-marie (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water). Continue beating the mixture over the heat for a magical 7 minutes on high speed until the mixture becomes stiff and shiny. The heat cooks the egg whites while the whipping action creates volume.
- Step 4: Vanilla Finale: Remove the bowl from the heat. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and continue to beat the frosting for another 1 to 2 minutes until it holds firm peaks and is thick enough to spread.
- Step 5: Immediate Enjoyment: Use the frosting immediately to frost your cake or cupcakes, as its glossy finish will harden quickly.
