This is a classic Seven-Minute Icing with a delicious caramel flavor from the brown sugar. It’s light, fluffy, and holds its shape beautifully.
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Recipe
| Measurements | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Brown Sugar |
| 3 T | Water |
| 1 | Egg White |
| Pinch | Cream of Tartar |
Instructions (Clarified Method)
- In the top of a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water), combine the brown sugar, water, egg white, and cream of tartar.
- Place over the simmering water and begin beating with a handheld electric mixer, starting on low and increasing to high.
- Beat constantly for about 7 minutes, or until the icing is thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks.
- Remove from the heat and use immediately to frost a cooled cake.
Note
This frosting must be used immediately after making, as it will start to set. The vinegar or cream of tartar helps to stabilize the egg white.
Warning
This recipe contains lightly cooked egg whites. For those with health concerns, consider using pasteurized egg whites.
