Best 7 Seven Minute Frosting Grandmas Recipes

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When it comes to classic desserts, seven-minute frosting is a timeless favorite. With its fluffy texture and rich flavor, it's the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating this delectable frosting is an easy and enjoyable task that yields a sweet treat sure to impress family and friends alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PERFECT SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING



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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

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 large egg whites, room temperature

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.

SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING



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This traditional frosting is fluffy, white and almost meringue-like in texture. It's easy to make, and takes 7 minutes to cook.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Frosting     Sweet     Cooking     Cake     Dessert

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs (whites only)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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



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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

2 egg whites
1 ½ cups white sugar
⅓ cup cold water
1 ½ teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

FLUFFY SEVEN MINUTE FROSTING



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This frosting takes approximately seven minutes to make.

Provided by obertolas

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Time 17m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup water
2 egg whites
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, water, egg whites, salt, corn syrup, and vanilla in the top of a double boiler. Beat all ingredients about one minute before placing bowl or pan over the heat.
  • Place over rapidly boiling water; beat at high speed until the mixture forms soft peaks. (This may take longer than 7 minutes).
  • Transfer frosting mixture to large bowl; beat until the mixture is thick and cool enough to spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 40.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

CLASSIC SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING



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A delicate flavor and light texture keep this Classic Seven-Minute Frosting from being overwhelming. Coconut cake or lemon meringue cake are excellent bases for this frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 7 cups (enough to frost one 8-inch layer cake)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
6 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 cups sugar, the water, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Raise heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Cook, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming, until syrup reaches 230 degrees on a candy thermometer. Once syrup reaches 230 degrees, remove from heat immediately.
  • Meanwhile, with a mixer on medium speed, whisk egg whites to soft peaks. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Reduce speed to medium-low, and pour syrup into egg whites in a slow, steady stream down the side of the bowl. Raise speed to medium-high, and whisk for 6 minutes. Add vanilla; whisk until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Use immediately.

7 MINUTE FROSTING - 1950'S RECIPE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by Lsweetnell

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup or 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup cold water
pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Place egg whites, sugar, corn syrup or cream of tartar, cold water and salt in top of a double boiler, over boiling water, (don't let the water touch the bowl) and beat with an electric mixer until mixture forms peaks (five minutes). Remove from heat, add 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until frosting has fluffy consistency (2 minutes). variations include: Chocolate: Fold in 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled, before spreading. Marshmallow: Add 1 cup quartered marshmallows (today that would be marshmallow fluff) when removing frosting from the heat, beat by hand until spreadable. "Sea foam" or brown sugar frosting: Use packed measure of brown sugar instead of white. Omit the corn syrup or cream of tartar. For my darling daughter Lisa

SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING (GRANDMA'S)



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Categories     Cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 egg white, unbeaten
3/4 cup sugar, finely sifted
2 tablespoons cold water
1/4 tsp cream of tartar or 1 tsp light corn sirup
Few grains salt

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in top of double boiler. Stir until sugar dissolves, then place over briskly boiling water. Beat with egg beater until stiff enough to stand up in peaks (6 to 10 minutes). Flavor as desired. Beat until thick enough to spread. During cooking, keep sides of double boiler cleaned down with spatula. With an electric beater the process may take as little as 4 minutes. Use with any of the variations suggested under Boiled Frosting (p. 654). For top of 1 cake or 1 dozen cup cakes. Make double recipe if for filling as well. *** Chocolate Frosting: Add 1 1/2 squares chocolate, melted or grated, as soon as sirup is added to egg whites. Orange Frosting: Add 1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel.

Tips:

  • Use a large bowl to make the frosting. This will give you plenty of room to stir and mix the ingredients.
  • Make sure the butter is at room temperature before you start. This will make it easier to cream together with the sugar.
  • If you don't have a mixer, you can cream the butter and sugar together by hand using a wooden spoon.
  • Add the milk and vanilla extract slowly, alternating between the two. This will help to prevent the frosting from curdling.
  • Beat the frosting on high speed for at least 2 minutes, or until it is light and fluffy.
  • If you want a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar. If you want a thinner frosting, add more milk.
  • Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Seven-minute frosting is a quick and easy frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be made in just 7 minutes. This frosting is light and fluffy, with a sweet and creamy flavor. It is also very versatile and can be flavored with a variety of different extracts or spices. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, seven-minute frosting is a great option for your next dessert.

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