My mother used to make this as a base before making her marshmallow frosting on some of her cakes.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 2 egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
Put egg whites, sugar, water and syrup in top of double boiler. Beat until mixed well. Place over rapidly boiling water. Beat constantly with electric beater while it cooks for 7 minutes or until it will stand in peaks when beater is raised. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Beat. Fills and frosts 2 layer cake, 8 or 9 inch.