Honey Applesauce Cake, part III

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

As promised, I bring you the frosting recipe! I have never made such a “seven minute” frosting before, and must warn that this is obviously not a buttercream or “typical” frosting. It is closer to a meringue, really. But with just egg whites, honey and vanilla, this is probably the healthiest frosting one could make! (or at least low fat).

Honey Vanilla Seven Minute Frosting
adapted from The Nourishing Gourmet

2 egg whites
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla

In a double boiler or in a metal bowl over a pot with hot water, combine egg whites and honey. Beat with electric mixer until water comes to a boil. Continue to beat until soft peaks form (ca 7 minutes). Remove from heat and add vanilla. Beat until it seems substantive enough to frost with (medium peaks).

should be enough to frost 12 cupcakes or one 9” cake (I had some left over and made meringues).

I spooned the frosting into a plastic storage bag (I have about a trillion of these from the weekly granola I get in my CSA share), cut a hole in the corner and then piped the frosting onto the cupcakes, which is why they look so darn cute!