Seven Minute Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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