Seven Minute Frosting #1 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 egg whites
1/4 c. cold water
2 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt

Preparation

Mix sugar, cream of tartar, salt, egg whites and water in a 2-quart mixing bowl.
Set over simmering water.
Beat with portable electric mixer about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from water and continue beating a few minutes.
Beat in vanilla.
Spread between layers and on top and sides.
Sprinkle coconut on top of frosting between each layer and top of cake.