Double Boiler Frosting Seven Minute Frosting Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 x egg whites, unbeaten
- 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1/3 c. water
- 1 dsh salt
- 2 tsp white corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla flavoring
Directions
- Partially fill base of double boiler with water; cover; bring to boil.
- In double boiler top (don't place it over water), combine all ingredients but vanilla. Beat with egg beater 1 minutes., or possibly till well blended. Then set in place over rapidly boiling water.
- Beat mix constantly with egg beater at full speed, while cooking for 7 minutes., or possibly till it. hangs in stiff peaks on beater when it is withdrawn.
- Frequently scrape insides and bottom of double boiler with rubber bowl scraper or possibly spatula.
- Remove double boiler top from boiling water; add in vanilla; beat till thick sufficient to spread - about 1-2 minutes. Do not scrape pan too closely - frosting may sugar.
- Fill and frosts 2 - 8" or possibly 9" layers, or possibly an 8" x 8" x 2" cake generously, or possibly 2 doz. small cupcakes.
- Fills a 15' x 10" sponge cake roll.
- Variations:Sea-Foam Frosting:Make Double Boiler Frosting (above); substitute 1 1/2 c. firmly packed [dark] brown sugar for granulated sugar; omit corn syrup.
- Chocolate Double Boiler Frosting:Make Double Boiler Frosting (above). When thick sufficient to spread in Step 4, gently mix in (don't beat) 2 or possibly 3 square. (2 or possibly 3 ounce.) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled.
- Chocolate Filling:Make Double Boiler Frosting (above). Place in a bowl.
- Carefully mix in (do not stir) 1 square. (1 Ounce.) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled. Use to fill 2 8" or possibly 9" layers. Frost cake with rest of frosting.
- Sprinkle with toasted almonds, if you like.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 398g | |
| Calories 1205 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.04g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium 16mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 311.69g | 83% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 304.37g | 203% |
| Protein 0.22g | 0% |
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May 27, 2012This is my favorite frosting and it is my once a year "dirty pleasure" for my birthday cake. I make a 3 layer yellow cake, put mocha icing between layer and cover cake with 7 minute frosting. All tastes blend perfectly and it is shear heaven.
