Linda123
Senior Cook
Last weekend, I needed a blast from the past and made 7-minute frosting. Yum. I'd like to make it again, with a chocolate flavor. What can I add to the mixture to make it chocolate? I've never used chocolate extract - would that be all I need? Has anyone tried this? Or added anything to make other flavors (strawberry?)
And, with my KA, it didn't take 7 minutes to fluff up at all!
Thanks for your help.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
4 egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 242 degrees F (firm-ball stage). Meanwhile, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl until foamy. Slowly pour in hot sugar mixture; continue to beat on high for 7 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla. Continue beating until frosting reaches desired consistency, about 2 minutes.
And, with my KA, it didn't take 7 minutes to fluff up at all!
Thanks for your help.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
4 egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 242 degrees F (firm-ball stage). Meanwhile, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl until foamy. Slowly pour in hot sugar mixture; continue to beat on high for 7 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla. Continue beating until frosting reaches desired consistency, about 2 minutes.