7-Minute Cake Icing Recipe

2 large egg whites
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cold water PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 tablespoon cold water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Combine all ingredients, except vanilla, in the top of a double boiler or bowl. Bring water in the bottom of the double boiler or saucepan (if using a bowl) to a simmer. Place top of the double boiler or the bowl over the simmering water. Immediately begin whipping mixture three minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Increase speed to high and beat another three minutes. Remove top of double boiler. Add vanilla. Beat one minute on high speed until mixture holds stiff peaks and is satiny. 1 batch makes enough to fill and frost a double layer 8 or 9-inch cake.

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Angel Food Cake Icing Recipe

1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups milk
1 Egg Yolk
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1/2 pound butter
1 cup powdered sugar

Mix the cornstarch and sugar. Add milk and egg yolk. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add vanilla. Chill until COLD. Cream the butter and powdered sugar. Add cold custard. Beat 2-3 minutes until spreadable.

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Cherry Frosting Recipe - Cake Icing Recipe

2 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cherry extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Combine egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, water, salt and cream of tartar in top of double boiler. Cook over rapidly boiling water, beating with mixer until mixture until peaks form.

Remove from heat. Add vanilla, almond and cherry extracts; continue beating until it reaches spreading consistency.

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