Best 12 Fluffy White Frostingicing Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite collection of fluffy white frosting and icing recipes. From classic buttercream to decadent cream cheese frosting, this article offers a symphony of flavors and textures to elevate your baking creations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your sweet adventure, our step-by-step instructions and expert tips will guide you towards frosting perfection. Discover the secrets to achieving a smooth, creamy consistency, the perfect balance of sweetness, and the ideal consistency for spreading, piping, or filling. Prepare to transform your cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pastries into culinary masterpieces with our diverse selection of white frosting recipes, each promising a unique and unforgettable taste experience.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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For a heavenly light and fluffy frosting, you can't top this cooked version. You'll definitely want to lick the beaters after whipping up this modern variation of the classic seven-minute frosting. -Georgia Bohmann, West Allis, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large egg whites
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-5 minutes., Remove from heat; add vanilla. With the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Use immediately. Store frosted cake, uncovered, in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WHITE FROSTING



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This traditional frosting goes well with almost any type of cake. It is quick and easy to make.

Provided by Sierra

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup shortening
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the milk and flour. Cook over medium high heat until boiling. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • When the milk mixture is cool, add the butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer for 10 to 12 minutes, scraping the bottom of the bowl occasionally. Keep frosted cakes refrigerated until 1/2 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 62.9 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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Many years ago , oh maybe 30yrs a neighbor gave me a recipe for the frosting she always used that I liked. She told me it was used in bakeries mostly. This frosting is not sweet, there is no butter in it and you need to cook the flour with the milk first and let it cool. I have used this for my chocolate cake for years. My...

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Cakes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 scant tablespoons of all purpose flour
1 c milk
1 c crisco
1 c white granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Into 5 scant tablespoons of flour, gradually blend 1 cup of milk, cook to a thick paste, stirring constantly and on a low heat.
  • 2. Cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile cream 1 cup crisco with 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • 3. Add the cool paste and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then beat till fluffy. I sometimes add coconut oil instead of vanilla, then toast about 1 cup of coconut to sprinkle on top. Or orange flavoring, with fresh oranges slice around the edge of the cake, well you get the idea! peppermint oil, crushed peppermint on top ~~ You can also add food coloring !

BEST WHITE ICING EVER



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This icing recipe is #1! It's quick and easy to make, bright white for cake decorating, and you can easily change it's consistency! This is the most important icing recipe you'll ever have. It's so basic, it makes the hassle of cake decorating so much easier! If you wish, use half shortening and half unsalted butter.

Provided by Meghan Rey

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup shortening
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon clear imitation vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed to combine, then beat on medium speed for a full five minutes. It won't look like Icing at first, but keep the mixer going for a full five minutes, and then you're done!
  • Note: If you're not using this for decorating, but just for icing the cake, thin the icing by adding 3 tbs. of corn syrup, or water to the icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fat 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

EXTRA CREAMY FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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This is a really great fluffy white frosting --- for the best results use only whipping cream for this --- this may easily be doubled and also freezes well.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup Crisco shortening (white only)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups icing sugar (sifted)
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream (unwhipped)

Steps:

  • In a bowl using an electric mixer, beat together the shortening, salt, vanilla and half of the icing sugar; beat until very smooth.
  • Add in whipping cream; beat well.
  • Add in remaining icing sugar to desired texture; beat until fluffy and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1321.6, Fat 78.1, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 36.2, Sodium 207.2, Carbohydrate 160.6, Sugar 156.7, Protein 0.5

7-MINUTE FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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Make frosting with egg whites, corn syrup, and sugar. Our recipe makes enough to frost two layers, and you can use it for just about any cake.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine the egg whites, sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in the top bowl of a double boiler. Add water to the bottom pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Beat the mixture off of the heat with an electric hand mixer for a minute. Place the pan over the boiling water (make sure the bottom of the pan is not touching the boiling water).
  • Continue beating for about 6 minutes, or until the frosting mixture is white, fluffy, and will stand in stiff peaks .
  • Remove from the heat and beat in the vanilla. Use immediately to frost a two-layer cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 32 mg, Sugar 26 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 2 layers (8-12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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This is the type of frosting that is cooked over the stove, then whipped. This goes well on almost any type of cake.

Provided by Vickie

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup water
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whip the egg whites and vanilla to soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar mixture while whipping constantly until stiff peaks form, about 7 to 10 minutes. Frost the cake of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING/ICING



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Make and share this Fluffy White Frosting/Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (4 ounce) box instant white chocolate pudding and pie filling mix (or use vanilla flavor)
1/3 cup cold milk
1 (8 ounce) container cool whop frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the pudding mix with 1/3 cup cold milk until blended.
  • Stir in the Cool Whip topping until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 8.1, Carbohydrate 4.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 0.5

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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This is a favorite of my family's (especially my 16 year old--the only frosting she will ever make). It is in response to a request on the boards. If you are planning to use this on a chocolate cake, clear vanilla will produce a stark white frosting that contrasts beautifully with the chocolate. This is a light, fluffy frosting and doesn't over-power the flavor of any cake that you choose to top with it. My daughters also like to spread it on graham crackers for 'graham cracker sandwiches'.

Provided by Cindy Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 cake topping

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 dash salt
2 egg whites, unbeaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, water, cream of tartar and salt in saucepan.
  • Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Very slowly add sugar syrup to unbeaten egg whites in mixing bowl, beating constantly with electric mixer until stiff peaks form (about 7 minutes).
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Frosts tops and sides of two 8 or 9-inch layers, or one 10-inch tube or one 9x13 pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 269.7, Carbohydrate 201.4, Sugar 200.6, Protein 7.2

WHIPPED FROSTING



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Just try not to lick the spoon when you make this basic whipped frosting that pairs perfectly with our Versatile Vanilla Cake, Chocolate Cake, and Lemon Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water, combine egg whites, sugar, salt, and water. Cook over medium, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved (or mixture registers 150 degrees on an instant-read thermometer), 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high until glossy, stiff peaks form (do not overbeat), about 3 minutes; reduce speed to low, add vanilla extract, and beat just until combined. Use immediately.

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



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This frosting got its name because its large white peaks hold up long after it's beaten. It's sometimes called White Mountain Frosting. (Easy)

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Room temperature egg whites will have more volume when beaten than cold egg whites. In medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, stir sugar, corn syrup and water until well mixed. Cover and heat to rolling boil over medium heat. Uncover and boil 4 to 8 minutes, without stirring, to 242°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a firm ball that holds its shape until pressed (see Testing Candy Temperature, page 00). For an accurate temperature reading, tilt the saucepan slightly so mixture is deep enough for thermometer.
  • Pour hot syrup very slowly in thin stream into egg whites, beating constantly on medium speed. Add vanilla. Beat on high speed about 10 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
  • Frost 13x9-inch cake, or fill and frost 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake. Leftover frosting can be tightly covered and refrigerated up to 2 days; do not freeze. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to soften; do not stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/4 Cup, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY WHITE ICING



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This easy white icing recipe yields a foolproof frosting for cakes and cupcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups, enough for 12 standard cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 pound (3 2/3 cups) confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk (optional)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. If too thick to spread, beat in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, room-temperature ingredients. This will help your frosting come together smoothly and evenly.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter mixture. This will help prevent the frosting from becoming lumpy or gritty.
  • Beat the frosting on medium speed for at least 3 minutes. This will help incorporate air into the frosting, making it light and fluffy.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream. If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit more powdered sugar.
  • Flavor the frosting to your liking. You can use vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, or any other flavoring that you enjoy.
  • Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring the frosting to room temperature before using.

Conclusion:

Fluffy white frosting is a delicious and versatile topping for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With these tips, you can make perfect fluffy white frosting every time.

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