Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 16 large marshmallows, quartered
Directions
Combine sugar, egg whites(at room temperature), syrup, and cream of tartar in the top of a large double boiler; add water, and beat at low speed of electric mixer for 30 seconds or just until blended.
Place over boiling water; beat constantly on high speed about 7 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Remove from heat, add marshmallows. Continue beating until frosting is thick enough to spread.
Yield: enough for one 2-layer cake.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Southern Heritage Cakes Cookbook
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Marshmallow Frosting