Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar 
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 
• dash salt 
• 2 egg whites 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, cream of tartar, and salt in a 2 cup glass measure. Cook on roast Medium HI 4 to 5 minutes, or until mixture boils. (200°F on candy thermometer) In small mixing bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add hot syrup to egg whites, beating continuously. Continue beating for 5 minutes, or until frosting is thick and fluffy. 
While beating, add vanilla. 

Yield: 1 1/2 - 2 cups 

It makes enough frosting for two 9 inch layers or 13 by 9 inch cake

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