Fluffy White Frosting

Name: Fluffy White Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 4 egg whites; 1-1/3 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

"For a heavenly light and fluffy frosting, you can't top this cooked version," jots Georgie Bohmann of West Allis, Wisconsin. "You'll definitely want to lick the beaters after whipping up this modern variation of the classic 7-minute frosting."

Ingredients

4 egg whites
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat; add vanilla. With the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Use immediately. Store frosted cake, uncovered, in refrigerator.

Editor's Note

A stand mixer is recommended for beating the frosting after it reaches 160°.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 35 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Fluffy White Frosting in Quick Cooking Premiere 1998

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DeliciouslyResourceful_Gina

Nov 6, 2017

Delicious! We forgot the vanilla and it was still great. We used it to frost TOH Best Angel Food Cake.
cutestute

Jul 27, 2014

This was a standard 7-minute frosting, made with a different technique. Instead of making the sugar syrup separate it?s made all at once with the eggs. It was simple and fool-proof. For the reviews commenting on it taking longer than 7 minutes, the title only refers to how long you beat it, not the total time. Cream of tarter is a BASIC spice, it?s at every store, even Wal-Mart. As for consistency it?s super easy to work with, and tastes like meringue.
Hannah_13_

Nov 4, 2013

I thought the recipe was very good the only thing I didn't like was that it included cream of tartar which is almost impossible to find but after that I thought it was great as it gives you everything you need.
JessBella6

Sep 8, 2013

The almond flavor was nice but I didn't care for the consistency
bdowg304

May 24, 2013

this was a great recipe...we found ourselves taking spoonfuls from the fridge! Overall, i would recommend this for anyone!
Babyblue14

May 5, 2013

These directions are very confusing and do not fit the title: 7 minute frosting- it's 14 minutes by my count. So it says mix the ingredients then keep mixing while cooking for 8 minutes then beat some more off the heat for 7 minutes this seems wrong to me. I tried this and had quite a few problems. First the frosting is a version of a meringue frosting and it takes like marshmallow creme, could have just bought that.So I believe the frosting is supposed to say mix the ingredients together with a whisk. Then whisk the frosting for seven minutes on low heat.Of course this only works if your egg whites fluff up which mine didn't. Some tips from online and my experience. Do not let ANY yolk into your white throw it out if you do- I hate wasting food but the egg whites do not whip if you keep it in. Next do not use a plastic bowl-glass or metal. Make sure the bowl is clean and your eggs are room temp. Mine were ruined because I had some yolk that got mixed in- another recommendation crack and separate the egg as soon as you take it out of the fridge then bring to room temp.Also with this recipe it is recommended to not refrigerate and to use immediately, also second day does not taste good.I was very frustrated both by the directions and my results, italian meringue frosting sounds easier than this. To the person below, you can use any acid lemon juice works, instead of cream of tartar.
irishlepp13

Apr 8, 2013

I have been looking for a recipe like this and it sounds amazing! I will be making it tomorrow. One question. can you make this without cream of tartar? as I do not have it. Thanks
sb444

Jan 15, 2013

This icing was fabulous!! I made a cake using two 9-inch layer pans. Put seedless raspberry jam and a little icing in the middle. Then frosted the cake with the remaining icing!! Yum!
three4me479

Nov 18, 2012

I keep trying new icing and frosting recipes because I don't like the store bought versions and ran into this one and decided to try it too. OMG! Super easy and super good taste. I made it exactly as it says and I'm sure my daughter's classmates will love it as well since I'm bringing cupcakes for her birthday tomorrow.This one is a keeper for sure!!!
euge1

May 4, 2012

love this recipe ...i used 3/4 cup of sugar and didn't have a therm. but cooked on low heat for 10 min. then i only had to beat it another couple of minutes to get the stiff peaks and i accidentally put the vanilla at the beginning, i was very surprised it turned out but is perfect and yummy