7 MInute Frosting
Thick, rich, fluffy, and a perfect frosting every time! It tastes just like marshmallows and is a silky, delicious frosting.
Equipment
- double boiler (one pot with an inch of water, under a bowl that fits the pot but does not touch the water)
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, separated use the whites only
- 6 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a double boiler with the water boiling, but not touching the bowl.
- Add egg whites, water, salt, and cream of tartar, with an electric mixer beat on high (while still over boiling water)until stiff peaks are formed. It takes 7 minutes.
- On low, beat in 1 cup mini marshmallows until melted.
- Remove from heat and add 1 t. vanilla
Notes
Alternate method, add 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar to the egg whites instead of using the marshmallows.