7-Minute Brown Sugar Frosting

Seven-minute frosting is a classic recipe that appeared in newspapers in the United States and Canada as early as 1912, though it's most often associated with reprinted versions made famous in the 1920s and 30s. Apparently, it was around that time that it picked up its name, but due to the double boiler technique, it was also known as "boiled frosting." Fluffy, creamy, and above all, delicious and easy to make, our recipe with brown sugar will yield a delicious off-white frosting in just seven minutes. The decadent marshmallowy concoction is perfect to top any cake of your liking, but it's also great on cupcakes or other baked treats, as it has a gentle flavor that won't overpower other ingredients you want to highlight, giving your homemade desserts a charming old-fashioned spin.

This frosting is made with egg whites, brown sugar, and vanilla. You'll need a double boiler, and you should follow the recipe to a tee as this is a foolproof recipe when done as is. Carve seven minutes out of your day, measure the ingredients, follow the instructions, and enjoy the easiest most delicious creamy icing you've ever had. In seven minutes.

Its warm, caramelly flavor has the perfect amount of sweetness, great on nut-flavored cupcakes, spiced cakes, or walnut or pumpkin bakes. Fantastic on fruity cakes such as pineapple cake or on top of a tangy passion fruit tart, it's also lovely on gingersnap cookies, brownies, or as filling on nut butter sandwiches or s'mores. This recipe makes enough frosting to cover a 9 x 12-inch cake, or two 9-inch cake layers, or a dozen cupcakes. You'll find it best to spread the frosting while it's still warm, but let the cake cool first, so the frosting won't melt.