Description
Sweet homemade marshmallow icing brings delightful creaminess to desserts. Creamy clouds of sugary goodness invite bakers to create memorable treats with simple ingredients and minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup (240 ml) white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp (0.6 ml) salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Position a heat-resistant mixing bowl over a pot with 1-2 inches of water, ensuring no direct water contact.
- Temperature Fusion: Whisk sugar, salt, and egg whites in the bowl, gently heating over low temperature until sugar dissolves completely and mixture feels warm, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Mixing Transformation: Transfer warm mixture to stand mixer, incorporate vanilla extract, and whip on high speed until glossy, stiff peaks emerge, typically 6-8 minutes.
- Stabilization Pause: Allow marshmallow icing to settle for 1-2 minutes after reaching peak consistency.
- Decorative Application: Generously spread the fluffy icing onto completely cooled cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag for an elegant presentation.
- Caramelization Finish: Enhance flavor and appearance by carefully toasting marshmallow topping with a kitchen torch or positioning cupcakes under the oven’s broiler for 20-30 seconds, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
Notes
- Temperature Control: Maintain low, steady heat when dissolving sugar to prevent egg whites from scrambling and ensure smooth, silky texture.
- Beating Technique: Whip mixture at high speed consistently, allowing maximum volume and glossy marshmallow peaks to develop properly.
- Surface Preparation: Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before applying icing to prevent melting and maintain pristine decorative appearance.
- Toasting Caution: Monitor broiler or torch closely during marshmallow toasting, as mere seconds can transform from perfectly caramelized to burnt disaster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg