GRANDMA ZORA'S MARSHMALLOW
FROSTING
 
1 cup sugar
1 tsp cream of tartar
2 egg whites, unbeaten
1 dozen large marshmallows
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp water

1. Cut marshmallows into pieces. Set aside. Place other ingredients in top of double boiler.

2. Cook and stir quickly until sugar is dissolved and mixture turns white.

3. Remove from heat and add marshmallows.

4. When marshmallows become soft, place back over boiling water and heat until mixture stands in peaks.

5. Spread immediately on cake while still hot and let cool.

Submitted by: JG

recipe reviews
Grandma Zora's Marshmallow Frosting
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 Bellealyn (New Hampshire) says:
I enjoyed this recipe because I always have marshmallows on hand, nor fluff. It tasted great but I could not get stiff peaks so I used as use and it was still perfect for using it how I did. I used this frosting with chocolate frosting and marbled the top or a cake.

 

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