1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. white corn syrup
2 tbsp. water

Stir until blended. Boil rapidly until mixture spins a 6 to 8-inch thread or 242 degrees. When mixture begins to boil, start beating 2 egg whites.

Beat until stiff enough to hold a peak. Pour hot syrup in thin steady stream into beaten whites, beating constantly with beater until it stands in very stiff peaks. Blend in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

NOTE: Double recipe for 3 layer cake.