Vanilla Boiled Frosting
Frosts tops and sides of 2 (8- or 9-inch) cake layers.
2-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup light corn sugar
1/2 cup water
2 egg whites
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Bring to a boil the sugar, corn syrup and water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking to 242 F (syrup forms a firm ball in cold water).
In an electric mixer or large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Add syrup in a fine stream while beating constantly.
Add vanilla and continue beating until frosting will hold its shape when dropped from the beater back into the bowl.
Spread frosting quickly on cake.
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