7-Minute Frosting

Name: 7-Minute Frosting
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 c.
Ingredients: 4 large egg whites; 1 c. granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 3 tbsp. water; 1 tbsp. corn syrup

By Anna Helm BaxterPublished: Dec 11, 2018

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BRIAN WOODCOCK

Yields:

5 c.

Total Time:

15 mins

Use this easy frosting recipe with our Candy Cane Cake and White Hot Chocolate.

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Ingredients

4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
3 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. corn syrup

Directions

1. Step 1Bring 2 inches water to a gentle simmer in a large saucepan. Place egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, salt, water, and corn syrup in a very clean bowl. Place bowl over saucepan and cook, whisking on low speed with a hand mixer, until mixture registers 160°F on a candy thermometer, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove bowl from saucepan and continue to whisk on medium speed until thick, glossy peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.

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