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Seven Minute Frosting

 
This is a very old recipe.  Since we now use electric mixers, it really only takes about 3 minutes to cook it.  It's very smooth and creamy.

2 egg whites, unbeaten
1-1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon light corn syrup OR 1/8 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
 
Put egg whites, sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in top of double boiler and mix well.  Place over boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture holds peak (about 7 minutes, or 3 minutes with mixer).  Remove from hot water; add vanilla and beat until cold.  Spread on cake.