the fluffiest marshmallow frosting ever

Name: The Fluffiest Marshmallow Frosting Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 2 - egg whites; 1 1/2 cup(s) fine white sugar; 1/3 cup(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) corn syrup, light; ¼ teaspoon(s) cream of tartar; 16 - regular size marshmallows cut in 1/8 chunks

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Adri Pretorius

Maple Bay, BC

Updated on Dec 25, 2013

This is a modification of a recipe I found online somewhere, which is basically a riff on the regular 7 minute boiled frosting. It produces the best, fluffiest frosting ever, holds shape extremely well and takes color like nobody's business! This is my new go-to cupcake icing, for sure!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method No-Cook or Other

yield About 36 cupcakes/1 large cake

Ingredients

2 - egg whites
1 1/2 cups fine white sugar
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon corn syrup, light
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
16 - regular size marshmallows cut in 1/8 chunks

How To Make the fluffiest marshmallow frosting ever

Step 1

In a double boiler, or using a heat resistant glass mixing bowl over a pot of boiling water (it has to be a pretty tight fit, and the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water!) mix together the sugar, water, egg whites, cream of tartar and corn syrup. Use a hand mixer on slow speed and scrape bowl occasionally.

Step 2

I normally start mixing before the water comes to a boil. Beat until all sugar is dissolved. Mixture will thicken and become pure white and foamy looking. Continue beating at medium speed until stiff peaks form.
Step 3

Melt marshmallow chunks in the microwave. ( I use the "melt chocolate" setting on mine). Mix the melted marshmallows into the frosting and beat until all mixed in. Remove from heat.
Step 4

You can pipe or spread this icing. Because it is super white, it takes color really well. You could also add flavour for extra pizzaz.
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