Boiled Frosting

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 1/8teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Boil sugar and water until it threads; pour on to the beaten egg white, pouring in a steady stream and very slowly, adding, while beating, cream of tartar, lemon juice and vanilla; stir until thick. Spread on cold cake.