Heavenly Fluffy Frosting Recipe

  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3/4 cup miniature (or cut-up) marshmallows
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Stir cream of tartar, sugar, and water together in a saucepan. Boil rapidly until syrup spins a 6- to 8-inch thread or reaches a temperature of 242F as indicated on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, add marshmallows, and stir until dissolved.

Beat egg whites until stiff enough to hold a point. Pour hot syrup in slowly, beating continually. Add vanilla and continue to beat until frosting holds its shape.

Frost top and sides of cake. Use the back of a spoon or tip of a spatula to give frosting a billowy surface. Sift instant cocoa mix over frosting, if desired, or sprinkle with shredded coconut or chocolate decorettes.

Yield: Enough frosting for a 10inch angel food cake, or three layer cake.