Ingredients for 12 servings:
1. 1 1/2 cups sugar
2. 2 egg whites, at room temperature
3. 2 teaspoons corn syrup
4. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
1. In the top of a double boiler, combine sugar, egg whites,corn syrup, cream of tartar, and 1/3 cup water.
2. Place over simmering water.
3. Beat on high speed with handheld electric mixer until icing forms soft peaks, about 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and beat in vanilla.
5. Continue beating 5 minutes, or just until stiff peaks form.
6. Spread on cooled cake immediately.
7. Makes enough to frost a 2-3 layer cake.