Instructions: Enough to fill and frost a 9" (2 layer) cake (16 serv)

Combine all ingredients except vanilla in the top of a double boiler, set over boiling water, and beat with a rotary beater or portable electric mixer until mixture stands in peaks. Off heat, add vanilla and continue beating until mixture will hold deep swirls. Use at once.

This is an old-fashioned frosting - I remember my mother making it often, but I havent done it for years. She also made the White Mountain frosting and at Christmas would add crushed peppermint canes and red coloring to make a pink peppermint frosting. I suppose she also used oil of peppermint in it - but Im sorry I cant remember. I would follow the variation for 7-minute frosting to be on the safe side. Nancy - hope you enjoy taking cakes to family gatherings this summer and hope these recipes are of some help.

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