White Icing (From Spice Cake)

By MarieR

For added beauty, use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the edges of the frosting, if desired.

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 Tablespoon corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

MAKES: about 4 cups HANDS-ON TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TiME:15 min.


1. Pour water to depth of 1 1/2-inches into a 3-1/2qt. saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer.
2. Combine egg whites, sugar, next 2 ingredients, and 1/4 cup water in a 2 1/2-qt. glass bowl; beat mixture at high speed with an electric mixeruntil blended. Place bowl over simmering water, and beat at high speed 5 to 7 minutes or until soft peaks form; remove from heat. Beat icing to spreading consistency (about 2 to 3 minutes). Use immediately.*