Best 6 Fluffy White Frosting Recipes

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Fluffy white frosting is a versatile and delicious topping that can elevate any dessert. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, achieving the perfect fluffy white frosting can be a challenge. This article will guide you through the essential steps and techniques to create a light, airy, and perfectly sweet frosting that will take your desserts to the next level. With the right ingredients, a little patience, and some practice, you'll be able to master this classic frosting and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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For a heavenly light and fluffy frosting, you can't top this cooked version. You'll definitely want to lick the beaters after whipping up this modern variation of the classic seven-minute frosting. -Georgia Bohmann, West Allis, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large egg whites
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-5 minutes., Remove from heat; add vanilla. With the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Use immediately. Store frosted cake, uncovered, in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FLUFFY WHITE CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Add in a little food coloring to the frosting and cake mix to create pastel shades if desired --- if you mix the cake batter by hand with a wooden spoon you will get a lesser amount of cupcakes, an electric mixer adds in more air while mixing you will get about 22-24 cupcakes --- for coconut cupcakes add in 1-2 teaspoons coconut extract (instead of the vanilla and almond extract) into the cake mix and frosting then sprinkle with soft flaked coconut on top of frosting.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix with pudding
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla (or use clear vanilla)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla (can use clear vanilla)
2 tablespoons whipping cream, unwhipped (more if neded)
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (more if needed)
food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • For the cupcakes; In a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed beat all cake ingredients together until blended.
  • Increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Divide the batter between the paper-lined muffin tins filling about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for about 22-25 minutes or until cupcakes test done.
  • Remove to wire racks and cool completely.
  • For the frosting; in a large bowl cream the butter, cream cheese, vanilla and whipping cream until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  • Add in the confectioners sugar and beat until combined and smooth adding in more cream or confectioners sugar to achieve desired spreading consistancy.
  • Add in food couling if desired.
  • Spread onto cooled cupcakes.
  • Srore the cupcakes in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 232.1, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 28.4, Protein 2.6

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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Many years ago , oh maybe 30yrs a neighbor gave me a recipe for the frosting she always used that I liked. She told me it was used in bakeries mostly. This frosting is not sweet, there is no butter in it and you need to cook the flour with the milk first and let it cool. I have used this for my chocolate cake for years. My...

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Cakes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 scant tablespoons of all purpose flour
1 c milk
1 c crisco
1 c white granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Into 5 scant tablespoons of flour, gradually blend 1 cup of milk, cook to a thick paste, stirring constantly and on a low heat.
  • 2. Cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile cream 1 cup crisco with 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • 3. Add the cool paste and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then beat till fluffy. I sometimes add coconut oil instead of vanilla, then toast about 1 cup of coconut to sprinkle on top. Or orange flavoring, with fresh oranges slice around the edge of the cake, well you get the idea! peppermint oil, crushed peppermint on top ~~ You can also add food coloring !

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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This is the type of frosting that is cooked over the stove, then whipped. This goes well on almost any type of cake.

Provided by Vickie

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup water
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whip the egg whites and vanilla to soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar mixture while whipping constantly until stiff peaks form, about 7 to 10 minutes. Frost the cake of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

QUICK FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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When our son, Chris, and his wife, Kim, tied the knot on our land in the country, I made their cake and frosted it with this light buttery frosting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 3-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract. Add cornstarch mixture and beat until sugar is dissolved and frosting is fluffy, about 4 minutes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING/ICING



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Make and share this Fluffy White Frosting/Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (4 ounce) box instant white chocolate pudding and pie filling mix (or use vanilla flavor)
1/3 cup cold milk
1 (8 ounce) container cool whop frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the pudding mix with 1/3 cup cold milk until blended.
  • Stir in the Cool Whip topping until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 8.1, Carbohydrate 4.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • Use the right ingredients: Make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and that they are fresh and of good quality. This will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Especially if you are new to baking, it is important to follow the recipe carefully. This will help you avoid mistakes and ensure that your frosting turns out well.
  • Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer: This will make it much easier to achieve a light and fluffy frosting. If you don't have a mixer, you can still make frosting by hand, but it will take longer and more effort.
  • Beat the frosting until it reaches the desired consistency: The frosting should be thick and fluffy, but not too stiff. If it is too stiff, it will be difficult to spread. If it is too thin, it will not hold its shape.
  • Let the frosting cool slightly before using: This will help it to set and hold its shape. If you use the frosting while it is still hot, it will be more likely to melt and become runny.

Conclusion:

Making white fluffy frosting is not difficult, but it does require some patience and attention to detail. By following these tips, you can easily create a delicious and beautiful frosting that will make your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts look and taste amazing.

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