Marshmallow Frosting Recipe (2024)

When I want people to beg me for a recipe for cake, this is what I make. My creamy, sweet Marshmallow Frosting made with marshmallow fluff and butter is great on top of any type of cake, cookie or cupcake. It comes together in just minutes with a hand mixer.

Yes, this cupcake icing is sticky, but it is so worth it! It has an unforgettable butter flavor that people won't stop talking about. It's the perfect blend of marshmallows and butter, and it belongs on almost everything.

This recipe starts with a jar of marshmallow fluff, which is not the same as marshmallows, by the way! I can barely keep it in my pantry, because I love to use it in so many recipes. If you happen to come across a jar of strawberry fluff, make my strawberry rice krispies treats. If plain is all you can find, don't miss my fruit dip made with fresh strawberries.

Words almost can not express the deliciousness that is this recipe! There is something magical that happens when sweet, sticky marshmallows collie with butter and a big hit of salt. It's salty sweet perfection in a bowl or on a cupcake!

Marshmallow Frosting Recipe Ingredients

Ok, I trust that you can find many ways to use this delicious marshmallow frosting, so let's talk about the ingredients.

• Butter. This recipe makes enough frosting for 1 dozen cupcakes, so we need one and a half sticks of unsalted butter that has been softened to room temperature. The best way to soften butter is to open the package, slice it into tablespoon-size chunks, and let it rest. When you can easily make a fingerprint in the butter, it's ready to use. However, make sure it's not overly melty.
• Powdered Sugar. Because marshmallow fluff already contains sugar, we just need one cup of powdered sugar.
• Vanilla Extract. An extra dose of vanilla amps up the flavor here.
• Salt. Please don't skip the salt. We need one-half teaspoon of fine sea salt to dissolve in the bowl. It really balances all the sweetness, so please don't skip it. Also, please don't use coarse or large-grained sea salt, as it might not dissolve properly.
• Marshmallow Fluff. One 7-ounce jar of marshmallow fluff in the classic, white plain flavor. If you're lucky enough to find other flavors of it, experiment and enjoy!

How to Make Marshmallow Frosting

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How to Store Marshmallow Cake Frosting

Almost always, leftover food is meant to be stored in the fridge. This is because cold temperatures prevent bacteria growth. So, after making this recipe, store it in the fridge and simply let it rest at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften. Any leftovers can go in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight on the counter and then re-whip before using.

Does marshmallow frosting need to be refrigerated?

Because this recipe contains dairy in the form of butter, it is really meant to be stored in the fridge. However, the butter will cause it to harden slightly, so simply remove it from the fridge for about 20 minutes before serving. Let's practice good food safety, ok?

Marshmallow Cream Frosting FAQs

Ways to use Marshmallow Fluff Frosting

• Anytime you make my small batch of chocolate cupcakes, it's worth thinking about this recipe for piling on top. What you see in the photos is my eggless chocolate cupcakes recipe.
• I have it on good authority that kids love it if you smear this between my small batch sugar cookies to make cookie sandwiches.
• If vanilla is more your style, my small batch vanilla cupcakes are great with marshmallow frosting on top. In that case, I add mini marshmallows on top to help show the flavor before eating, otherwise, it looks like a plain vanilla cupcake.
• For any Easter celebration, marshmallows and carrot cake were made for each other. Either in the form of carrot cake cupcakes or a small carrot cake made in a 6-inch cake pan.
• Speaking of a small 6-inch cake pan, you can pipe this into pretty roses for my mini vanilla cake. For Valentine's Day, swap in my mini chocolate cake.

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