7 Minute Frosting is light and fluffy and has the perfect bright white color. This meringue-like frosting will practically melt in your mouth and it takes less than 10 minutes to make.
We love recipes that honor how grandma used to make them, and 7 minute frosting is one such recipe. This traditional frosting recipe may be a bit different from any other you’ve made, due to the fact that it is cooked! Have no fear, we’re here to walk you through this process. While cooked frosting may be a first for you, it certainly is not difficult to make, and we know you will love this frosting reminiscent of marshmallow fluff!
How can I make 7 Minute Frosting without a double boiler?
While a double boiler is nice, it is not necessary. You can instead use a small saucepan with simmering water and a metal or glass bowl on top.
Egg Whites:
You will need to separate your yolks from the whites. This recipe calls for egg whites only, and any small amount of yolk can inhibit the ability for stiff peaks to form, so you will want to be careful. Egg whites at room temperature will whip faster, but you can always use your eggs straight out of the fridge.
Substitutions:
There are certain recipes that substitutes simply will not do, and unfortunately this is one such recipe. You will need to use real egg whites and follow all other ingredients and instructions carefully.
How much frosting does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 4 cups of frosting. How much frosting you will need for your cake depends entirely on how you intend to frost it. Nutrition facts included with the recipe are calculated based on the entire 4 cups.
Storage Instructions:
Due to the egg whites in this recipe, you will need to store the cake or cupcakes frosted with it, and any leftover frosting in the fridge. It should last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious frosting and pastry cream recipes:
- Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting
- Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting
- Perfect Buttercream Frosting
- Perfect Pastry Cream
Absolutely love this frosting. It has other names swiss meringue for one . I felt accomplished. Thank you
I love this frosting but I also add 2 Tablespoons of kero clear it seems to make it keep its shape longer
Ann, my mom made this icing for coconut cake (yum) and added something she said kept it moister otherwise it got dry and almost candy like. Do you think the karo would do that?
Sorry for jumping in, I am sure my mom’s recipe called for Karo syrup.
I always made this frosting . use brown sugar yum put frosting on chocolate cake so good. i never take it off the stove beat till stiff peaks add vanilla and start frosting on cool cake.
7 minute frosting has adorned every birthday cake for my children & grandchildren…in whatever color they want on an angel food cake!
This recipe is surprisingly simple and yet very elegant. Since I am a terrible cook, it doesn’t seem possible that I, with my total lack of talent, could do anything to spoil it. Is it possible to make it ahead of time? How should it be stored and for how long? It seems that a bit of rum flavoring or some sort of fruit extract would be a good idea. Thank you for posting it.
Love this icing on cake but now days no one takes the time to make it.
This has been my birthday cake from the age of one. I am now 60. Mom would occasionally add some mint extract, and it is sooo good!
My mother always made this frosting too! I think she used to add some maple flavoring and she used it on chocolate cake.
This is by far my favourite frosting 😋
So 2 questions
1. Can you make this chocolate flavored ?
2. Coukd you use a sugar substitute like monk fruit to make it low carb
Thanks: )
You can fold in 3 ounces of cooled, melted baking chocolate at the very end. However, we have not tested any sugar alternatives and can’t recommend replacing the sugar.
I can not wait to try this! My mom always made 7 minute frosting on my white birthday cake! I have never tried to make it because I didn’t think I would make it as well as my mom. Thank you!!