Seven-Minute Frosting
This recipe makes 12 cupcake servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per cupcake: about | - |
| cal | 46 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 0 g |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 11 g |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 9 mg |
| potassium | 18 mg |
With a satiny white finish, this fluffy frosting is also dairy free. Or try Cupcakes with Toasted Seven-Minute Frosting (variation below).
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Preparation
Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water; beat constantly until mixture holds stiff peaks, 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove from saucepan. Beat until frosting is cooled, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla.
Additional information : Variation
Cupcakes with Toasted Seven-Minute Frosting: Using piping bag fitted with plain tip, pipe frosting over 12 baked cupcakes. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped chocolate.
Broil cupcakes on baking sheet until frosting is golden, turning baking sheet twice, 30 to 60 seconds.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2009
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