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Seven Minute Frosting I

SUBMITTED BY: Karen Davenport PHOTO BY: Lorrie

"This is an old family favorite because it is not as sweet tasting as other frostings and is very fluffy."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 19 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. In the top of a double boiler, combine all ingredients but the vanilla. Beat 1 minute.
  2. Cook over boiling water beating constantly for 7 minutes or until the icing makes firm peaks. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Beat until able to spread. NOTE: You can add coloring with the ingredients. You can also use another flavoring in place of the vanilla.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by SAVANNAHM
I love this frosting! I've used it for years, and it never fails to be a favorite among kids... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by Lorrie
My mom has been making this for years, using light corn syrup in place of the creme of tarter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2004 by REBECCA JO
Delicious! I used 2 tsp light corn syrup since I didn't have the cream of tartar and that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by CDILWOR
I made it accrding to the recipe and it was terrific. A little less sweet than the 7 minute... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2006 by KJBARN99
Easy to make and a good light taste. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2006 by Stephanie Tunney
I use this recipe, but I add 8 small marshmallows when I pull it off the head, and beat until... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2005 by Charlotte
Great recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2004 by KELT
This is exactly like my Mom's! When i was a kid, I called it "marshmallow frosting". It's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by Norm McGlone
Just licked clean the bowl from a batch of this. I substituted Torani Passion Fruit syrup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by sally
extremely tasty! All my kids LOVED it, and so did I!!!!!!!! Great for parties MORE

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