2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 egg whites
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cook sugar, salt, water and vinegar over medium heat, stirring until clear. Then without stirring, cook until mixture forms thin thread when dropped from spoon. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add hot mixture in a thin stream beating constantly until frosting holds its shape. Add vanilla. Coconut can be sprinkled over if desired. This frosts three large layers.