No-fail seven-minute frosting
Posted: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
3 large egg whites, room temperature
Cupcakes topped with billowy swirls of "No-Fail Seven-Minute Frosting" are simply irresistible. The success of this recipe depends on the use of a double-boiler and hand-held electric mixer.
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Partially fill bottom half of a double boiler with cold water; place the egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, water and vanilla in the top half.
Place the double boiler on stove, over medium-high heat.
Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat mixture constantly until frosting stand in peaks, approximately 7 minutes.
Remove from heat and spread frosting on cooled cupcakes.
Makes enough frosting for 24 medium-size cupcakes.