What is Seven-Minute Frosting?
Years ago, before canned frostings came on the market, bakers and housewives prided themselves on being able to produce cakes with snowy white, impossibly fluffy cooked frostings. This frosting, called seven-minute frosting or divinity frosting, is an old recipe. It is not especially difficult to make, but does take constant attention. Seven-minute frosting is a cooked vanilla frosting, suitable for frosting cakes or cupcakes. It has been around for many years, since it uses simple ingredients which have been readily available to most cooks. The “seven-minute” in the name refers to the time needed to beat the frosting.
