Marshmallow Frosting
This homemade marshmallow frosting tastes just like marshmallow creme! It comes together quickly with just 5 basic ingredients. Fluffy, sweet and light––this frosting will be your new favorite!
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- 5 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar*
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large mixing bowl and whip on medium speed until foamy.
- While continuing to whip, add 1 cup of the sugar in a very slow and steady stream (about 1 teaspoon at a time).
- Once the entire cup of sugar has been added, continue to whip until the meringue can hold stiff peaks.
- Whip in the vanilla extract, and continue to stir the meringue on low speed while you prepare the hot sugar syrup.
- Place the remaining 1 cup of sugar in a small pot, along with the water.
- Place the pot over medium heat and cook until the syrup boils and reaches 235 degrees F.
- In a very slow and steady stream, add the hot sugar syrup to the meringue, while continuing to whip on low speed.
- When all the syrup has been added, turn the mixer up to high speed and whip until very stiff and glossy.
Notes
*A few drops of lemon juice or white vinegar may be substituted.
Makes enough for 24 cupcakes, 1 triple-layer, 6" diameter layer cake, or 1 double-layer, 8" diameter layer cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 21mg | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 1mg