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Seven-Minute Frosting

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 8 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
6 large egg whites
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a saucepan of simmering water, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and the egg whites. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 2 minutes.

    Step 2

    Attach the bowl to the mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the mixture on high speed until glossy and voluminous, about 5 minutes. Beat in the vanilla. Use immediately.

Reprinted with permission from Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook by Martha Stewart. © 2005 Clarkson Potter
TagsDessertFrostingSwissEuropeanDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerCookbooks
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