Seven Minute Frosting
This recipe is a fond favorite from my chilhood. I don't think that my mother ever used a different frosting on our birthday cakes. The recipe is from my mother's personal hand-made recipe book. The prep and cook times here, i have estimated.
Steps
Combine all ingredients except vanilla in upper part of a double boiler , beating constantly with an egg beater until frosting stands in peaks.
Remove from heat.
Add vanilla.
Beat until frosting will spread easily on a 2 layer 8 inch cake.
Ingredients
egg whites, sugar, water, cornstarch, vanilla