7 Minute Frosting
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp. light corn syrup or
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup cold water
1 dash of salt
In top of double boiler combine whites, sugar, corn syrup or cream of tartar, water, and
salt but do not place over boiling water. Beat 30 seconds at low speed of electric mixer.
Place over boiling water. Cook, beating constantly, until stiff peaks form (about 7
minutes). Don't overcook. Remove from boiling water. Add vanilla, beat until
spreading consistency, about 2 minutes.
Chocolate option: fold in 2 ounces melted and cooled unsweetened chocolate, just before
frosting cake.
Frosts 2 8- or 9-inch cake layers.