Seven Minute Frosting

* Exported from MasterCook *

Seven Minute Frosting

Recipe By : Nan Blanchard/Bobb1744@aol.com
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Frosting/Filling
Healthwise

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Tbsp instant espresso coffee powder
1/4 cup hot water
3 egg whites, slightly below -- room temperature
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar -- packed
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla

Dissolve espresso powder in hot water. Combine egg whites, brown
sugar,
coffee mixture and cream of tartar in top of double boiler placed over very
gently simmering water. Beat with mixture until frosting forms stiff peaks, 5
to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Beat in vanilla.

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NOTES : Here's a nonfat cake frosting from the Simply Healthful cookbook
series - Cake cookbook. Makes about 5 cups.