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Marshmallow Frosting Recipe

Quick and easy marshmallow frosting recipe made with 4 simple ingredients: Butter, sugar, marshmallow fluff, vanilla. It’s rich, smooth, creamy, fluffy!

I made this fluffy marshmallow frosting a few years ago when my kiddo asked for a frosting with marshmallows. Using actual marshmallows was a pain. So, I used fluff and it worked really well and he loved it!

Use this marshmallow frosting for cupcakes, cakes and brownies as a topping or filling.

Keep in mind that this is not a toasted marshmallow frosting and you cannot use a torch on it because it will melt into a mess.

Fluffy Marshmallow Frosting Recipe: Marshmallow Icing

How to make marshmallow frosting/ marshmallow fluff frosting?

  1. Mix together butter and vanilla extract.
  2. Mix in powdered sugar.
  3. Mix in marshmallow fluff until creamy.
  4. Chill and pipe on cake/ cupcakes.

Marshmallow Fluff Frosting Recipe

Tips for marshmallow frosting recipe from scratch:

  • Use unsalted butter because salted butter makes the frosting very salty.
  • All ingredients should be at room temperature because they will blend together smoothly.
  • Vanilla extract can be replaced with any other extract of your choice.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar (1/4 cup at a time) to thicken it up.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk (1 tsp at a time) to thin it out.
  • This frosting is SWEET and thus, it’s best paired with cake and cupcakes that are not too sweet.
  • The consistency of this frosting is different and not suitable for many decorating techniques, especially the intricate ones.
  • Don’t replace marshmallow fluff with actual marshmallows because the result was not the same and it  took longer to melt the marshmallows and then use them.
  • Chilling the frosting before piping makes it easier to handle and the frosting swirls hold their shape better.
  • Marshmallow fluff can be replaced with marshmallow cream to make marshmallow cream frosting/marshmallow frosting without eggs.
  • For vegan marshmallow frosting, use vegan fluff or cream.

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Easy Marshmallow Frosting

Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Quick and easy marshmallow frosting recipe made with 4 simple ingredients: Butter, sugar, marshmallow fluff, Vanilla. It's rich, smooth, creamy, fluffy! 
Yield: 6 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter, Unsalted, Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 jar Marshmallow fluff, 13 oz jar

Instructions 

  • Add butter and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth. 
  • Add powdered sugar (1 cup at a time) and mix until creamy. 
  • Add marshmallow fluff until smooth and fluffy.  
  • Chill for 30 minutes to make frosting easier to pipe (optional) and frost your cupcakes with Tip 1M. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up 1 week. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 771kcal, Carbohydrates: 129g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 272mg, Potassium: 9mg, Sugar: 119g, Vitamin A: 945IU, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 771
Author: CakeWhiz

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17 comments on “Marshmallow Frosting Recipe”

  1. Hi for this icing is it real butter or oleo

  2. I love marshmallow fluff frosting, but can you add like instant chocolate pudding mix to make it a chocolate fluff frosting?

  3. Can this frosting be tinted?

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