Fluffy White Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
2 1/2 Tbsp. cold water
3/4 c. light colored corn syrup
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Preparation

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a saucepan; let stand 1 minute.
Add corn syrup; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture comes to a boil and gelatin dissolves.
Remove from heat.
Add vanilla.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium bowl at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy.
Slowly add corn syrup mixture; continue beating until stiff peaks form and frosting is of spreading consistency (about 10 minutes).
To serve, spread frosting over cake layers or cupcakes.
Yields 2 1/2 cups.