Maple Walnut Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons cold water
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Place egg whites, brown sugar, maple syrup, water, and cream of tartar in the top of a double boiler over boiling water. Beat with a mixer until frosting has a good spreading consistency, and will stand in peaks. Remove from heat.
Fill and frost cake. Sprinkle the top with chopped nuts.