Fluffy White Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 unbeaten egg white
3/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. water
dash of salt
1 tsp. white corn syrup

Preparation

Mix together in the top of a double boiler.
Beat with rotary or electric mixer for 1 minute or until well mixed.
Cook over rapidly boiling water, beating constantly, about 4 minutes, or until frosting will stand up in stiff peaks.
Stir frosting up from bottom and sides occasionally with scraper or spoon.
Remove from heat.
Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and beat until thick enough to spread (about 1 minute).
Makes enough for a 9 x 9 x 2-inch cake or two 8-inch layers.