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

Place all ingredients except vanilla in double boiler. Beat 1 minute with electric mixer or rotary beater. Cook over boiling water, beating constantly with rotary or electric beater until mixture forms peaks, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla; beat until of spreading consistency. Will frost tops and sides of two 9-inch layers or one 10-inch tube cake.

For a smaller amount, use half of all ingredients; cook about 4 minutes. Will frost top of 9x13x2 inch loaf cake or top and sides of a 9-inch tube cake or tops of 12 cupcakes.