7 Minute Brown Sugar Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. cold water
2 egg whites (unbeaten)
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine brown sugar, water and egg whites in top of double boiler.
Place over boiling water.
Beat with rotary beater or electric mixer for 7 minutes.
Remove from boiling water.
Add vanilla; continue beating until mixture stands up in peaks when beater is lifted.
Spread on cake; sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired.
Makes generous frosting for two 8 or 9-inch cake layers.