Marshmallow Fondant Frosting

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Homemade Marshmallow Fondant Frosting for your cakes and cupcakes

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Enough for a 9-inch cake or 12 cupcakes

Calories

Over 1000 for the entire batch

Sugar

Over 200g for the entire batch

Fat

6g for the entire batch

Marshmallow fondant frosting is a popular alternative to traditional rolled fondant in cake decorating. This homemade version has a delicious marshmallow flavor that pairs well with any cake or cupcake and can be made in any color to match your decor. Its smooth texture is perfect for adding intricate details to your baked goods, and it is much easier to work with than traditional rolled fondant. This recipe makes enough frosting for a 9-inch cake or 12 cupcakes, and any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Instructions

1.	In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the marshmallows and water in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
2.	Add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, stirring until fully incorporated.
3.	Add in a tablespoon of Crisco shortening and knead the mixture for several minutes until it forms a smooth ball.
4.	If using gel food coloring, add it in a drop at a time and knead until desired color is reached.

PROS

Marshmallow fondant frosting is much easier to work with than traditional rolled fondant and has a delicious marshmallow flavor that pairs well with any cake or cupcake.

It can be made in any color to match your decor and is perfect for adding intricate details to your baked goods.

CONS

Marshmallow fondant frosting is very sweet, which may not be to everyone’s taste.

It is also sticky and can be difficult to remove from surfaces that it comes into contact with.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Marshmallow fondant frosting is high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation.
However, using gel food coloring instead of traditional food coloring can reduce the amount of artificial ingredients in the frosting.

	1 bag mini marshmallows
	1 bag powdered sugar
	5 teaspoons water
	Crisco shortening
	gel food coloring ( optional )