Sea Foam Frosting

Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Gooey meringue frosting that is great on spice cakes.

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1 Stir the unbeaten egg whites, sugar and water together in the top of a double boiler. Cook over briskly boiling water, beating with a rotary beater for 7 minutes or until frosting looks fluffy and holds a soft, gentle shape.
2 Remove from boiling water, add vanilla extract and continue beating until frosting holds definite peaks.
3 Spread between layers of cake and then frost the sides and top.