Description
This light and fluffy marshmallow frosting is a dream topping for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, or even cookies. It’s an easy alternative to traditional buttercream, ideal for smooth and glossy icing that holds its shape but melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your mixing equipment: Wipe your mixing bowl and whisk attachment thoroughly with lemon juice or vinegar to remove any grease.
- Combine ingredients in a heatproof bowl: In a clean metal or glass heatproof bowl, add the egg whites, granulated sugar, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat the mixture until sugar dissolves: Whisk the mixture constantly over simmering water for about 4 to 5 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Whip until stiff peaks form: Transfer the warm mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on high speed for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add vanilla and finish mixing: In the last minute of mixing, add the vanilla extract and continue whipping until fully incorporated.
Notes
- This frosting is ideal for cakes and cupcakes.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Use immediately for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Heat and Whip
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg