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A close up of a bowl with marshmallow frosting swirled inside
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5 Minute Fluffy Marshmallow Frosting

This Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting recipe is so fluffy and super easy to make, it only takes 5 minutes! It is made with marshmallow fluff and is the perfect for topping cupcakes, frosting cakes, or using on your favorite desserts. It's sweet and creamy and delicious any time of year!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temp (226 g)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, (340g)
  • 7 oz marshmallow cream, (200g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp milk
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the softened butter and confectioners sugar.
  • Mix on low speed moving up to medium as the mixture combines. Continue mixing for 1 minute.
  • Stop and scrape down the mixer with a rubber spatula.
  • Add in the 7 oz marshmallow cream andmix on medium high speed for 1 minute.
  • Add in the vanilla, milk, and salt and mix again for 1 minute.
  • Frost on cooled cake or refrigerate for 30 minutes to pipe onto cupcakes.

Notes

Slather this on to any cake or cupcake right away. If you want to pipe it and have it hold its shape you will need to chill it for 30 mins first. 
I use this recipe on my hot chocolate cupcakes!
Serving: 1portion, Calories: 304kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 6mg, Sugar: 40g, Vitamin A: 473IU, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 1mg
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