Old-Fashioned 7-Minute Frosting

Ingredients:

• 2 large unbeaten egg whites
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 teaspoon corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Combine the egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar in the top of a double boiler. Mix well.
2. Place over boiling water and whisk constantly until the mixture reaches stiff peaks. This will take at least 7 minutes, but most likely closer to 10.
3. Remove from the heat.
4. Add the vanilla and continue whisking until it’s thick enough to spread.
5. Makes 5-6 cups of frosting.