Harvest moon frosting

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Egg whites; unbeaten
1cupBrown sugar; firmly packed
1dashSalt
¼cupWater
1teaspoonVanilla
¾cupAlmonds; chopped/toasted

Directions

Combine egg whites, sugar, salt, and water in top of double boiler, beating with rotary egg beater until thoroughly mixed. Place over rapidly boiling water, beat constantly with rotary egg beater, and cook 7 minutes, or until frosting will stand in peaks. Remove from boiling water; add vanilla and beat until thick enough to spread. Add nuts. Makes enough frosting to cover top and sides of 8x8xl-inch cake, or about 2 dozen cup cakes. Decorate with chopped almonds, if desired.