Seven Minute Frosting I Recipe
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Seven Minute Frosting I

By: Carol 
"My mother used to make this as a base before making her marshmallow frosting on some of her cakes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (42)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 layer (filling and frosting)
 

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Put egg whites, sugar, water and syrup in top of double boiler. Beat until mixed well. Place over rapidly boiling water. Beat constantly with electric beater while it cooks for 7 minutes or until it will stand in peaks when beater is raised. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Beat. Fills and frosts 2 layer cake, 8 or 9 inch.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 103 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2006 by Christine   view full review
This icing was really good but I do have one that is a little easier and it doesn't break down...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by tmerryman Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The frosting looked yummy on my triple chocolate cake. However, when eaten the next evening,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by KATYPI   view full review
I've made this recipe several times, each with great success. The first time I made this I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by A. Cole   view full review
Tip to people having problems with sugar crystals or getting it to beat up stiff enough: add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by Made By Mike   view full review
This recipe worked out perfectly. I did use Baker's Sugar, which is ultrafine and keeps the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2007 by Nancy Liedel   view full review
I've been making this for years. The key is to make sure the sugar is dissolved. That time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2005 by DURFY2004   view full review
This recipe was a life saver. My mother always made this icing for her famous coconut layer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2009 by treats   view full review
You will have better success with this if you use 1/4 C. white corn syrup and 1/4 tsp Cream of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by Eric & Melissa   view full review
This was great! My mother always used this for her coconut cake icing. She passed away last...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by SPOSSBERG   view full review
It took more than 7 minutes for me...more like 8 or 9. Also, it gets kind of crunchy while it...

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