2 stiffly beaten egg whites
2-1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. butter or Crisco at room temperature
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla or lemon extract
pinch of salt
food coloring if desired

Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Slowly add the powdered sugar, beat well. Add the 1/4 c. butter or Crisco and mix well. Add flavoring, salt and food coloring, mix. Spread on a completely cooled cake. This frosting freezes well.