White Frosting From Scratch. For the frosting Beat softened butter on medium speed with an electric or stand mixer. This frosting will cover one 3 layer cake or one Angel food cake.
Step 1 In a mixing bowl cream butter until smooth. Place butter in a bowl and use either a handheld beater or stand mixer with whisk attachment to beat for 3 minutes until its smooth and changes from yellow to very pale yellow. 2 In 1-quart saucepan stir sugar corn syrup and water until well mixed.
Room temperature egg whites will have more volume when beaten than cold egg whites.
Making the Fluffy Frosting. Allrecipes has more than 40 trusted white frosting recipes complete with ratings reviews and serving tips. Step 2 Gradually add confectioners sugar. Step 1 In a mixing bowl cream butter until smooth.