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Ruth’s 7-minute frosting

Mom used to make this frosting on our cakes. It’s a cooked, kind of frothy version made with egg whites.

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1-1/2 cup Sugar

2 tsp Corn syrup

2 Egg whites

1/2 cup Cold water

Flavouring of your choice – vanilla, almond, peppermint etc.

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Place all ingredients in a double boiler and let stand until sugar is partially dissolved. Cook over boiling water, beating with a hand mixer until mixture forms peaks that hold their shape (4-7 minutes)

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