Fluffy Maple Frosting

This frosting is a great accent for the welch's easy anniversary spice cake (welch's recommendation).

Choose a large stainless steel or heatproof glass bowl that will fit over , not in , a medium-size saucepan.

Fill the pan with about one-inch water and bring to a simmer.

In the bowl , off the heat , combine the maple syrup , sugar , egg whites , and salt.

Place over the simmering water and beat with a handheld electric mixer until the frosting is fluffy and stands in stiff peaks , about 6 minutes.

Remove the bowl from the water and beat for about one minute longer.

Beat in the vanilla.

Use immediately to frost cooled cake layers.

pure maple syrup, granulated sugar, egg whites, salt, vanilla extract