Easy Boiled Frosting
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
4 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until eggs stand up in stiff peaks, but are not dry.
- Boil sugar and water for two minutes.
- Immediately pour boiling syrup into egg whites, beating at highest speed on mixer.
- When icing becomes stiff enough to spread (about 2-4 minutes), add vanilla.
Spread between layers, on top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with 2 cups fresh coconut, shredded (optional).
From "Virginia Hospitality", 1975.
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