Seven-Minute Frosting
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- In a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar, the corn syrup, and the water; bring to a boil, washing down sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water.
- Raise heat to medium-high.
- Cook without stirring until a candy thermometer reaches 230F.
- Meanwhile, with an electric mixer, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add remaining tablespoon sugar, and beat until peaks are very fluffy but still soft.
- When the syrup reaches 230F, reduce mixer speed to medium-low; pour syrup in a steady stream down the sides of the bowl.
- Increase speed to medium-high, and beat until cool, about 7 minutes.
- Add vanilla, and beat until fully incorporated.
- The frosting should be shiny and fluffy and hold stiff peaks.
- Use immediately.
sugar, light corn syrup, water, egg whites, vanilla
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/seven-minute-frosting-389309 (may not work)