Fluffy 7 Minute Frosting

Submitted by Caryn

"This was my absolute favorite frosting when I was growing up. It is so light, fluffy and fat-free too."

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 frosted two layer cake
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Combine sugar, water, egg whites, corn syrup, and salt in the top of a double boiler; blend.
2. Place over simmering water.
3. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture constantly at high speed for 7 minutes or until the mixture triples in volume and holds firm peaks.
4. Remove from heat; beat in vanilla.
5. Spread on cooled 2 layer cake.

Reviews

[Geniale Genie]

Delicious! I honey instead of corn syrup and it made a world of difference, the flavour of the honey shined :)

 

[Barbacutie]

OK, this frosting is really, really good!! I used the vanilla extract this time and loved it. I did save some extra (leftover) icing and added almond extract to see if I would like it, and it was wonderful too!! I'm going to try it on my next vanilla cake! Thanks for posting.

 

[knitterstitcher]

Without a doubt, the most beautiful frosting I've ever made. The consistency is so fluffy it smooths out all my sloppy knife strokes and looks like something out of a magazine! I had to cook/whip mine for about 15 minutes (maybe a few more actually) so it had me worried for a few minutes there. Came out beautifully, though. It's not as sweet as some other recipes, but it has a lovely flavor, and everyone raved about it. Again, it's stunningly beautiful--shiny, satiny finish. Will definitely make again.

 

[Az B8990]

I have never tried an icing anything like this. I wish I had found it earlier. I used it to decorate Recipe #209764 and it was perfect. Not too sweet, not to bland. Thanks Caryn for a great recipe!

 

[doko33]

Absolutly delicious! I will be using this one a lot.