Description
This 7-minute frosting recipe delivers an airy, cloud-like texture with a vibrant pop of color from rainbow sprinkles, perfect for crowning cakes and cupcakes for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Gather Tools: Have a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, a heatproof bowl (metal or glass), and a small saucepan ready.
- Prepare Syrup: Combine the granulated sugar and water in your small saucepan. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear, about 2-3 minutes.
- Start Meringue Base: Place egg whites, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract into your stand mixer’s heatproof bowl, ensuring the bowl is perfectly clean and dry.
- Begin Cooking: Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water (creating a double boiler setup); the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water. Add the hot sugar syrup to the egg white mixture.
- Whisk Over Heat: Whisk constantly and vigorously over the simmering water for exactly 7 minutes. The mixture will become thick, glossy, and form soft, stiff peaks when you lift the whisk.
- Cool and Finish: Remove the bowl from the heat. Continue whisking at high speed with the stand mixer for another 2-3 minutes until the frosting has cooled down and is very firm and holds its shape beautifully.
- Add The Crown: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles just before decorating your cake or cupcakes. Do not overmix.
Notes
For an egg-free version, use aquafaba. Use fresh, high-quality eggs. Ensure no egg yolk enters the egg whites, and avoid overcooking the sugar syrup to prevent crystallization. Gently fold sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. Organic egg whites, natural cane sugar, or alcohol-free vanilla are premium/alternative options.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whisking, Double Boiler
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 35 g)
- Calories: 100 calories
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: 7 minute frosting, meringue, fluffy, rainbow sprinkles, easy, dessert, cake frosting, cupcake topping, sweet, celebratory