Never-Fail 4 Minute Frosting

Prep: 5 min Cook: 4 min Cuisine: American

A light and fluffy frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes, combining sweet egg whites and vanilla for a versatile, foolproof topping that whips up in just minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Place the bowl over a double boiler and beat continuously until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
  3. Remove from heat and beat in vanilla until glossy and fluffy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

270 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.3g 43% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 29.4g 11% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 338mg 15% DV
Potassium 4524.3mg 96% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 46.3mg 4% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV
Diet fit High-protein Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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