Instructions: In a mixer, beat room-temperature egg whites with cream of tartar until they hold soft peaks. Meanwhile, bring corn syrup to a full boil in either the microwave or in a small, heavy saucepan. SLOWLY pour the hot syrup into the egg whites, beating on full speed the entire time. (This is easiest if youre using a stand mixer.) Beat at high speed until frosting holds stiff, shiny peaks. Beat in vanilla.

Makes oodles of frosting: enough for middle, top and sides of a layer cake. Cut recipe in half for a smaller cake. This not-too-sweet frosting is a beautiful pure white and is WONDERFUL on chocolate cake.

NOTES : Lenore says: Everyone has birthdays in the summer, right! Well, try this lowfat alternative to a traditional butter frosting.

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