Seven Minute Frosting I Recipe
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Seven Minute Frosting I

By: Karen Davenport 
"This is an old family favorite because it is not as sweet tasting as other frostings and is very fluffy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (36)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 25 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by Lorrie   view full review
My mom has been making this for years, using light corn syrup in place of the creme of tarter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by SAVANNAHM   view full review
I love this frosting! I've used it for years, and it never fails to be a favorite among kids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2006 by Stephanie Tunney Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I use this recipe, but I add 8 small marshmallows when I pull it off the head, and beat until...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by CDILWOR   view full review
I made it accrding to the recipe and it was terrific. A little less sweet than the 7 minute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2007 by Kayla27   view full review
I followed the recipe to the T. The flavor was ok, but it was so runny. I stirred it for at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2004 by REBECCA JO   view full review
Delicious! I used 2 tsp light corn syrup since I didn't have the cream of tartar and that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2011 by LaLanams   view full review
This is a tried and true recipe I've used for years, and it's just like the frosting my mom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by justme77   view full review
Loved this frosting. Just enough sweetness. Nice and fluffy wonderful.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2006 by KJBARN99   view full review
Easy to make and a good light taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2004 by KELT   view full review
This is exactly like my Mom's! When i was a kid, I called it "marshmallow frosting". It's...

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