In the realm of culinary artistry, there exist two frosting creations that stand apart for their simplicity and delightful flavors: the basic seven-minute frosting and the captivating peanut butter frosting. Whether you seek a versatile companion for your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies or crave a luscious spread to elevate your toast, these frosting recipes are ready to transform your sweet treats into delectable masterpieces. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of crafting these delectable frostings, providing detailed instructions and valuable tips to ensure your frosting adventures are crowned with success. So, prepare your mixing bowls and don your aprons, for we embark on a journey of frosting exploration, where taste and ease harmoniously blend to create culinary magic.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except vanilla in top of double boiler.
- Place water in bottom pan of double boiler. Cook over high heat 3-4 minutes or until water boils. Place egg white mixture in top of double boiler over rapidly boiling water (water should not touch bottom of pan); beat at highest speed with hand mixer 7 minutes or until mixture forms stiff peaks. (Do not overcook.) Remove from heat; add vanilla.
- Continue beating 2 minutes or until frosting holds deep swirls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 20 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein
SEVEN MINUTE FROSTING I
My mother used to make this as a base before making her marshmallow frosting on some of her cakes.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings White
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.8 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
EASY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
Rich and delicious peanut butter frosting. Requires no beating and no cooking - just mix it up! Goes great with the chocolate mayo cake.
Provided by Trex
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Time 6m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until well-combined and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
SEVEN MINUTE FROSTING RECIPE
Follow the easy step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for our Seven Minute Frosting Recipe. You're sure to love this old fashioned frosting recipe that's so easy to make. It's light, marshmallow fluffy texture is, a quick and easy change from all those butter cream frostings you've been making. Leave it plain, color it or, add a little flavoring for a frosting you can have ready to eat... in seven minutes.
Provided by Steve Gordon
Categories Desserts
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place water in a small sauce pan.
- Add Sugar but, do not stir.
- Place saucepan over medium-high heat, bring to 238º.
- While sugar is cooking, separate the egg whites from the yolks. Save yolks for use later.
- Place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the Cream of Tartar.
- Add the pinch of Salt.
- Use a blender, on high speed and beat egg whites until they form soft peaks.
- When sugar syrup reaches 238º, slowly add, in a small stream, to the egg whites.
- Continue to beat the egg whites on high speed while adding all the sugar syrup over about a 5 minute period of time. Careful, the sugar syrup is very hot.
- Add the Vanilla Extract and beat another minute or so to incorporate the vanilla. Continue to beat only as long as needed to form firm peaks.
- Work quickly to spread over cake as the egg whites may continue to firm up and set.
- Enjoy!
BASIC SEVEN MINUTE FROSTING AND/OR PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
This is from Cat Cora to go with her Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes - you can easily make this into Peanut Butter Frosting - see the note at the bottom
Provided by Ceezie
Categories Dessert
Time 7m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In the top bowl of a double boiler off the heat, combine all the ingredients except the vanilla. Beat the mixture for about 1 minute to mix thoroughly. Rest the bowl over simmering water over medium heat and whisk constantly for 7 minutes, or until frosting shows stiff peaks and has tripled in volume. Lift the pan off the water and whisk vigorously until frosting has cooled and is thick and glossy.
- NOTE:: Add ½ cup of smooth peanut butter to the finished frosting. This stays at its fluffiest if you first whisk together the peanut butter and about a cup of frosting. Then fold in the rest of the frosting gently with a rubber spatula.
EASY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
Steps:
- Beat butter in medium bowl on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in peanut butter, 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in remaining 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, beating after each addition until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
PERFECT SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING
This cake frosting is named for the length of time it must be beaten in the final stage.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 3
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.
SIMPLE SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING
We recommend this frosting for our Coconut-Almond Egg-Shaped Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat 3/4 cup sugar, the water, andcorn syrup in a medium saucepanover medium heat, stirring until sugardissolves. Increase heat, and bring toa boil. Wash down sides of pan witha wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Cook until it registers 235 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Meanwhile, whisk whites with amixer on medium speed until softpeaks form, about 2 1/2 minutes. Addremaining tablespoon sugar; reducespeed to medium-low. Pour sugar syrupinto whites in a slow, steady stream.Increase speed to medium high; beatuntil stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.Beat in vanilla; use immediately.
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter: This will help you control the sweetness of the frosting. If you only have salted butter, omit the added salt in the recipe.
- Bring ingredients to room temperature: This will help the frosting come together smoothly. If you're short on time, you can microwave the butter for a few seconds at a time, stirring in between, until it's softened.
- Mix the frosting on low speed: This will help prevent the frosting from becoming too stiff.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually: This will help prevent the frosting from becoming lumpy.
- If the frosting is too thick: Add a little milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
- If the frosting is too thin: Add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
- For a peanut butter frosting: Add 1/2 cup of peanut butter to the basic frosting recipe. You can also add a pinch of salt to taste.
- Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These basic frosting recipes are a great starting point for creating your own custom flavors. You can add extracts, spices, or even chopped nuts to create a frosting that's perfect for your next cake, cupcake, or cookie recipe. With a little creativity, you can use these basic recipes to create endless possibilities.
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