Instructions

• Combine the egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar in the top of a double boiler. Mix thoroughly.
• Place over boiling water and beat constantly until mixture holds a peak. This will take at least 7 minutes, but most likely closer to 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat.
• Add vanilla and beat until thick enough to spread.
• Makes 5-6 cups of frosting.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe frosting a cake that serves 15, with 1 serving the frosting for one slice of cake (about 1/3 cup).