Seven Minute Frosting

 Seven minute frosting

1½ cups sugar

2 egg whites

2 teaspoon light corn syrup or ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Dash salt

1/3 cup cold water

1 teaspoon vanilla

On top of the double boiler combine sugar, egg whites, corn syrup or cream of tartar, and salt. Add cold water. Beat ½ minute at low speed of a hand mixer to blend. Place over boiling water (water in the bottom of the double boiler should not touch the top pan). Beating constantly with a mixer, cook about 7 minutes or till frosting forms still peaks. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Beat about 2 minutes more or till of spreading consistency. Frost tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch layers, or one 10 inch tube.