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Seven Minute Frosting I

SUBMITTED BY: Carol PHOTO BY: Rachel L. S.

"My mother used to make this as a base before making her marshmallow frosting on some of her cakes."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 37 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 layer (filling and frosting)

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by ProudMominTexas
The frosting looked yummy on my triple chocolate cake. However, when eaten the next evening,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by KATYPI
I've made this recipe several times, each with great success. The first time I made this I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2006 by Christine
This icing was really good but I do have one that is a little easier and it doesn't break down... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2007 by Nancy Liedel
I've been making this for years. The key is to make sure the sugar is dissolved. That time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2005 by DURFY2004
This recipe was a life saver. My mother always made this icing for her famous coconut layer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by Made By Mike
This recipe worked out perfectly. I did use Baker's Sugar, which is ultrafine and keeps the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by SPOSSBERG
It took more than 7 minutes for me...more like 8 or 9. Also, it gets kind of crunchy while it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Kim~In~Canada
Love it...Put it on a chocolate layer cake and it tasted like childhood!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by Eric & Melissa
This was great! My mother always used this for her coconut cake icing. She passed away last... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by KYEZBAK
The frosting was perfect! I have tried other recipes in the past, and sometime the frosting... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Seven Minute Frosting I

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 103

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 11mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.6g

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