Best 8 Marshmallow Creme Frosting Recipes

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Marshmallow creme frosting is a delicious, fluffy, and versatile frosting that can be used to top cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is made with marshmallow creme, butter, and powdered sugar, and can be flavored with a variety of extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or coconut. Marshmallow creme frosting is also easy to color, making it a great choice for festive occasions. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this article will provide you with the best recipes and tips for making marshmallow creme frosting that will impress your friends and family.

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MARSHMALLOW BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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This extraordinarily silky version of buttercream gets its texture and soft sweetness from marshmallow creme and is one of the Betty Crocker™ Kitchen's favorite scratch frostings. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, layer cakes-or sometimes sneaking a spoonful. We're pretty sure once you try it, you'll feel the same way!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 jar (7-oz) Kraft Jet Puffed marshmallow creme (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, softened butter, vanilla and 1 tablespoon milk with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in powdered sugar until fluffy. If necessary, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time, until thin enough to spread.
  • Fills and frosts 1 (8-inch) two-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MARSHMALLOW CREME FROSTING



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Delicious frosting to top cakes or cupcakes. I used this one on my cousins wedding cake, and people just raved about it. The only thing easier could be opening a tub of ready made icing. I imagine I found the recipe on the back of the marshmallow fluff but have just tinkered with it till this is the one I use.

Provided by PetesNina

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 3 Cups of frosting

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/3 cups margarine, softened
2 cups marshmallow cream (7 oz tub)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon milk
2 2/3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Blend margarine and marshmallow creme together till smooth.
  • Add liquids and mix well.
  • Blend in powdered sugar and beat till smooth and creamy.
  • If thinner frosting is desired, simply add more milk.

CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW FROSTING



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This creamy, fluffy chocolate frosting is great for cakes and cupcakes. This recipe will frost a two-layered cake, or 24 cupcakes.

Provided by Dana

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream
¾ cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 ½ tablespoons butter flavored shortening
¼ cup half-and-half, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place the marshmallow cream, two-thirds of the confectioners' sugar, melted chocolate, shortening, and half of the half-and-half in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Alternately add remaining confectioners' sugar and half-and-half until desired level of sweetness and consistency is attained.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 12.7 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

MARSHMALLOW CREME FROSTING



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Add the crowning touch to any cake with a fluffy Marshmallow Creme Frosting. This Marshmallow Creme Frosting is great on chocolate, vanilla or lemon cakes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes with Candy

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter, softened
1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar
1 to 2 Tbsp. milk, divided

Steps:

  • Place margarine, marshmallow creme and vanilla in small bowl; beat on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition until well blended.
  • Blend in 1 Tbsp. of the milk. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. milk if necessary for desired spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 35 g, Protein 0 g

MARSHMALLOW FROSTING



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This frosting recipe from Jennifer Shea of Trophy Cupcakes is used for delicious Chocolate Graham Cracker Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for 2 dozen cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 large egg whites
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set over a saucepan with simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer bowl to electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat, starting on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until stiff, glossy peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vanilla, and mix until combined. Use immediately.

FLUFFY MARSHMALLOW CREME FROSTING



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This recipe is an old standard for yummy fruit dip. Recently I tried it to frost a basic white cake and it was so wonderful!

Provided by luvn-n-the-oven

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 2 cakes, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (13 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
2 -3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well-drained (optional)
sliced fresh strawberries (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add in marshmallow creme; mix until completely blended.
  • Fold in cool whip, vanilla, and crushed pineapple (if using).
  • Frost any kind of cake you want and top with slices of fresh strawberries (if using).
  • Note: this probably makes enough for 2 cakes, depending on how heavily you frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 33.3, Sodium 114.2, Carbohydrate 24.9, Sugar 15.8, Protein 2.7

MARSHMALLOW BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Perfect for any cake!

Provided by Staci Lambert

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups butter, softened
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (13 ounce) jar marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • Cream butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium until butter is soft and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time; beat in almond extract. Gently fold the marshmallow creme into the frosting until thoroughly incorporated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.7 calories, Carbohydrate 75.3 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Fat 46.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 29.2 g, Sodium 364 mg, Sugar 59.9 g

MARSHMALLOW FROSTING RECIPE



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Take frosting to the next level with our creamy Marshmallow Frosting Recipe! Make this tasty Marshmallow Frosting Recipe for your next cake or cupcakes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 18 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
  • Add marshmallow creme; whisk until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • To make a stiffer frosting, use less milk. For a softer frosting, use more milk.
  • If you want a thicker frosting, chill it for 30 minutes before using.
  • To make a lighter frosting, beat the egg whites and sugar in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Then, fold the egg whites into the frosting.
  • For a more flavorful frosting, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
  • Marshmallow creme frosting can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and brownies.

Conclusion:

Marshmallow creme frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to decorate a variety of desserts. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you want a stiff frosting, a soft frosting, a light frosting, or a flavorful frosting, marshmallow creme frosting is a great option. So next time you're looking for a frosting that's both delicious and easy to make, give marshmallow creme frosting a try.

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