Buttercream Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. egg whites
1 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 to 2 c. shortening
1/2 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Heat the egg whites and sugar in double boiler to 150\u00b0. Transfer to a very large bowl and beat to a meringue.
Cream the shortening and powdered sugar in largest mixing bowl.
Add half of the meringue.
Mix.
Now add rest of meringue and beat a few minutes.
Flavor and color to suit.
I flavor with 1 teaspoon vanilla and use on a white cake.
Tastes just like a wedding cake.