Homemade 7 Minute Frosting

Name: Homemade 7 Minute Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 Servings
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 1.25 cups sugar; 0.25 cup water; 0.5 tsp cream of tartar; 0.25 tsp salt; 1.5 tsp vanilla extract

Based on 5 ratings

Vanessa

Editorial Assistant

“The 7 minute frosting gets its name from the time it takes to beat the ingredients. It‘s best used straight away and shouldn’t be refrigerated.”

Difficulty

Easy 👌

min.

Preparation

min.

Baking

min.

Resting

Ingredients

Servings:-1+

2	egg whites
250 g	sugar
65 ml	water
½ tsp	cream of tartar
¼ tsp	salt
1½ tsp	vanilla extract

Metric

Imperial

Utensils

bowl
hand mixer with beaters
pot

Nutrition per serving

Cal
1073

Protein
8 g

Fat
0 g

Carb
254 g

Step 1/3
- 2 egg whites
- 250 g sugar
- 65 ml water
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp salt
- bowl
- hand mixer with beaters
Add egg whites, sugar, water, cream of tartar, and salt to a bowl and beat with a hand mixer for approx. 30 sec.
Step 2/3
- pot
Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure that the water doesn’t touch the bowl. Beat on high for approx. 5 min., until glossy and fluffy.
Step 3/3
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
Remove bowl from heat, add vanilla extract, and beat for approx. 2 min. more. Let the frosting cool to room temperature and use for cakes, cupcakes, and more! Enjoy!