A classic seven-minute frosting for cakes and cupcakes. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 6 cups; frosts a two-layer 9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes.
Seven-Minute Frosting
Baking
Frostings fillings toppings
Origin: Madagascar
Vanilla: Extract
Medium
A classic seven-minute frosting for cakes and cupcakes. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes about 6 cups; frosts a two-layer 9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
Yield
24 cupcakes
Diet
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Ingredients
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- 3.0 (99.0 g)large egg whites
- 1 ½ cups (300.0 g)granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (80.0 ml)water
- ¼ tsp (1.2 ml)cream of tartar
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
- 2.0 tsp (10.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Put the egg whites, sugar, water, cream of tartar, and salt in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
- Beat with a hand mixer on high speed until the frosting holds stiff, glossy peaks and reaches 160°F, about 7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, add the vanilla, and beat 1 minute more.
- Use right away; it sets a light crust as it stands.
Tips
- Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
- Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
- Storage: Best the day it's made. Keep frosted cakes covered at room temperature and serve within 1 day.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make seven-minute frosting?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking. It makes about 6 cups; frosts a two-layer 9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes.
How should I store seven-minute frosting?
Best the day it's made. Keep frosted cakes covered at room temperature and serve within 1 day.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
52
Calories / serving
0.0g
Fat
12.6g
Carbs
0.5g
Protein
12.6g
Sugar
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~1248 cal · 0g fat · 302g carbs · 12g protein · 302g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 52 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 10 min·0.6 mi·~1150 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 7 min·0.4 mi·~700 steps
- Moderate cycling 5 min·1.0 mi
- Swimming laps 7 min
- Jogging 5 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
- Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
- Dancing 8 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 5 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 12 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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