Description
Silky marshmallow icing brings sweet cloud-like magic to desserts with minimal effort. Homemade or store-bought ingredients create a dreamy topping that elevates cakes, cupcakes, and cookies you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a double boiler by positioning a heat-resistant mixing bowl atop a pot containing 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters) of water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water surface.
- Combine sugar, salt, and egg whites in the heat-proof bowl, whisking consistently while gently heating over low temperature until sugar completely dissolves and the mixture feels warm to the touch, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the warm mixture into a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, adding vanilla extract during the beating process.
- Whip the mixture on high speed, continuously beating until glossy, stiff peaks form, which typically takes 6 to 8 minutes.
- Allow the marshmallow icing to stabilize for 1 to 2 minutes after reaching peak consistency.
- Apply the fluffy icing generously onto completely cooled cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag for an elegant presentation.
- For an enhanced caramelized flavor and attractive appearance, carefully toast the marshmallow topping using a kitchen torch or by positioning the cupcakes under the oven’s broiler for 20 to 30 seconds, watching closely to prevent burning.
Notes
- Whip up this heavenly marshmallow icing that transforms ordinary cupcakes into dreamy, cloud-like desserts.
- Professional bakers’ secret weapon for creating glossy, pillowy-soft toppings that everyone will rave about.
- Temperature control is crucial during preparation to ensure smooth, stable peaks that hold their shape beautifully.
- Kitchen torching adds a gorgeous golden-brown caramelized exterior, elevating the visual and flavor experience.
- Store any leftover icing in an airtight container for up to three days, refrigerated and covered to maintain its fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 126 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg