Marshmallow Frosting for Cupcakes

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"Excellent!!!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 8 large egg whites
• 2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

directions

1. Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set over a saucepan with simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Transfer bowl to electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat, starting on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until stiff, glossy peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vanilla, and mix until combined.
3. Pipe onto room temp cupcakes immediately.
4. Using a tourch lightly "toast" your frosting if you wish.