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Marshmallow Frosting Recipe

Marshmallow Frosting is the crowning touch for any cupcake or layer cake. Billowy and light, marshmallow frosting is always a favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 79 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 egg whites room temperature
  • 2 1/4 /4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Pour about 1/2 cup of water into a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  2. Add egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt to the bowl of an electric mixer. Whisk with hand-held whisk until the ingredients begin to become foamy.
  3. Place the bowl over the saucepan of simmering water and continue to whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and transfer to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment attached. Turn mixer to medium setting and whip for about 1 minute. Increase the speed to high and whip until stiff peaks are formed, about 5-7 minutes. Reduce speed and incorporate vanilla.

Notes

  • This makes enough frosting for  2 dozen cupcakes or 1 layer cake.

Nutrition Information

Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Sugar 19g (38%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.02mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Sugar 19g 38%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.02mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.