Moms Seven Minute Frosting Recipes

MY MOM'S 7-MINUTE FROSTING

Steps:

• Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
• Add the sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, and a 1/4 cup of water to the bowl.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 160 degrees.
• Remove the bowl from the stove and fit it into stand mixer. Set up the whisk attachment.
• Beat the mixture on high speed until glossy and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
• Beat in the vanilla extract, and use immediately.

PERFECT SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a small, heavy-bottom saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, corn syrup, and 4 tablespoons water. Place over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, about 4 minutes. Rub a bit of the mixture between your fingers, making sure any graininess has disappeared. Raise heat, and bring to a boil without stirring. Continue boiling, occasionally washing down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water to prevent sugar from crystallizing, until a candy thermometer registers 230 degrees, about 5 minutes. (Depending on the humidity, this can take anywhere from 4 to 10 minutes.) Remove the syrup from heat (temperature will keep rising).
• Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2 1/2 minutes. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. With mixer on medium-low speed, pour syrup in a steady stream down side of bowl (to avoid splattering).
• Beat the frosting on high speed until cool, about seven minutes. It should be thick and shiny. Use immediately.

NO COOK 7 MINUTE FROSTING

Steps:

• Mix sugar, cream of tartar, vanilla and egg whites.
• Add boiling water.
• Beat on high til mixture forms peaks (like meringue) approx 5-7 minutes.