Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Whipped Frosting 3.2 (1,255) 60 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 17, 2022 Print Rate It 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 ¾ cup sugar Pinch of salt ⅓ cup water ¼ 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. Rate it Print