My Mom’s 7-Minute Frosting

There is nothing better than celebrating birthday by devouring a slice of our Mom’s rich, chocolate cake topped with this fluffy, gooey, marshmallow-y frosting. This special cake and frosting combination has become so intertwined with family birthdays. My hope is that this special recipe will make its way into your family’s birthday celebrations too. :-)

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Servings

Calories 205kcal

Author Jill Nystul

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
6 large egg whites
1/4 cup water
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
Add the sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, and a 1/4 cup of water to the bowl.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 160 degrees.
Remove the bowl from the stove and fit it into stand mixer. Set up the whisk attachment.
Beat the mixture on high speed until glossy and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Beat in the vanilla extract, and use immediately.

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