Meringue ButterCream Frosting

By jessica0110

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 1 c sugar
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 2 c. shortening or butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 c.+ powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 4 egg whites and 1 c. sugar over med. heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Pour mixture into a bowl and add cream of tartar.
Beat until cool, and peaks form.
Add butter and continue beating.
Add vanilla and almond extracts while beating.
Add a cup or more if necessary of powdered sugar and beat 5 minutes.