3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup
2 tbsp. water
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

In top of double boiler, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, egg whites, cream of tartar and salt. Cook over rapidly boiling water, beating with mixer or rotary beater until mixture stands in peaks, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Continue beating until frosting holds deep swirls. Frosts a 13 x 9 inch or a 2 layer cake. For Fluffy Cherry Frosting substitute 2 tablespoons Maraschino cherry juice for the water and fold 1/4 cup chopped cherries into finished frosting.