Dreamy Marshmallow Frosting
Sticky, marshmallowy goodness combined with cake.
Dreamy Marshmallow Frosting
Yield: Makes 2 ½ cups
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min
I dream about this frosting. Its super-light texture and delicate sweetness make it a perfect finish on cakes and cupcakes that command full attention. Not only does it brown up nicely when torched, like with the Summer Party Cake and Summertime S'more Cupcakes, but it also takes food coloring like a dream. Because this is a meringue-based frosting, you must use it immediately. Otherwise, you'll be left with a sweet, sticky mess.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wipe the inside of a mixer bowl, as well as the whisk attachment and a hand whisk with white vinegar. Pour about 2 inches of water into a medium saucepan and place over medium heat.
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Set the yolks aside for another use or discard.
- Place the egg whites, sugar and corn syrup in the mixer bowl and whisk to combine. Place the bowl over the pan of simmering water (but not touching the water) and whisk constantly until the mixture is warm to the touch and no longer feels grainy when rubbed between your thumb and forefinger, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Attach the bowl to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and add the vanilla, cream of tartar and salt. Whip on medium-high speed until the mixture has tripled in volume and is thick and glossy white. Stop the mixer and add flavouring or food colouring, if using, and whip until just combined.
- Use immediately.