Seafoam Frosting

The classic 7 minute frosting recipe with a twist. Meringue style seafoam frosting is only 5 ingredients and has a rich flavor due to brown sugar.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword frosting recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 87kcal

Author Julie Clark

Ingredients

2 large egg whites unbeaten
1 ½ cups brown sugar firmly packed
⅓ cup cold water
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine the egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar in the top of a double boiler. Mix thoroughly.
Place over boiling water and beat constantly until the mixture holds a peak. This will take at least 7 minutes, but most likely closer to 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat.
Add vanilla and beat until thick enough to spread.
Makes 5-6 cups of frosting.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe making 5 cups of frosting, with 1 serving being 1/3 cup. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

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