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.

Old Fashioned 7 Minute Frosting

Ingredients:

How To Make Old Fashioned 7 Minute Frosting:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Step 5: Immediate Enjoyment: Use the frosting immediately to frost your cake or cupcakes, as its glossy finish will harden quickly.