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Seven Minute Frosting

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This classic boiled frosting recipe is great for coconut cakes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
  • dash of salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Preparation:

Stir together sugar, water, cream of tartar and salt in 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Put egg whites into mixer bowl and beat until stiff but not dry. While beating slowly pour in syrup mixture, beat until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla; blend well. Great for coconut cakes.

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