#1800 - Egg White Frosting

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 egg whites
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
a dash of salt
2 1/2 tsp. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla

In a double boiler over medium heat add egg whites, white sugar, cream of tartar, salt, and water--beat with a whisk until peaks form. Keep beating, then taste--if it tastes sugary, beat more with the whisk. Once it tastes smooth, remove from heat, add vanilla--beat with a whisk until it's thick enough to spread on a cake.