Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Whipped Frosting 3.2 (1,253) 57 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 17, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 5 cups This versatile whipped icing recipe is a cooked frosting made with egg whites, sugar, vanilla, salt, and water. As its name suggests, it's whipped to incorporate air and has a wonderfully smooth and spreadable texture. Just try not to lick the spoon when you make it! Use basic whipped frosting to finish our Versatile Vanilla Cake, Chocolate Cake, and Lemon Cake. Ingredients 3 large egg whites ž cup sugar Pinch of salt â cup water Âź teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions 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. Print