7-Minute Frosting

Name: 7-Minute Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups sugar; ½ cup water; ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 egg whites; Vanilla (to taste); Food coloring (optional)

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sugar · water · cream of tartar · egg white · vanilla · food coloring

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10 min active · 25 min total (times estimated)

Ingredients

1½ cups sugar
½ cup water
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 egg whites
Vanilla (to taste)
Food coloring (optional)

Steps

Combine the sugar, water, and cream of tartar in a saucepan. Boil until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage.
Beat the 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Slowly pour the hot syrup into the beaten egg whites while continuing to beat, until the frosting holds peaks.
Add vanilla and stir to combine.
Tint with food coloring if desired.