Seven-Minute Frosting
2 unbeaten egg whites
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp. light corn syrup or 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/3 cup cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
05-20-1993
dash salt
- Place all ingredients except vanilla in top of double boiler (don't place over boiling water); beat 1/2 minute at low speed on electric mixer to blend.
- Place over boiling water, but not touching water.
- Cook, beating constantly, til frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes (don't overcook)
- Remove from boiling water.
- If desired pour into mixing bowl.
- Add vanilla; beat till of spreading consistency, about 2 minutes.
- Frost tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch layers.