Just like Grandma's No Images? Click here Old-Fashioned 7-Minute Frosting The popularity of this quick and easy frosting dates back to the early 20th century, but its name has always been a figure of speech rather than an exact figure. That said, it shouldn't take much longer than seven minutes to cook on the stove, so don't be afraid to adjust the heat as needed to keep things moving along. Use this frosting to keep desserts light after a heavy meal, or as a counterpoint to especially rich cakes like coconut or devil's food. The Kitchen Essential Digital Thermometer Keep an eye on the temperature of your frosting using a leave-in digital thermometer—at exactly 185°F, the egg white syrup will be fully cooked. Cakes fit for your frosting |