glossy frosting

Recipe by
virginia duncan
decatur, AR

This is an old World War I recipe. It has no sugar as it was being rationed. It's really good in a chocolate or jelly roll.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For glossy frosting

  • 2
    egg whites
  • 1 c
    white corn syrup
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla

How To Make glossy frosting

  • 1
    Combine egg whites and corn syrup in top of double boiler. Mix well. Place over boiling water; cook, beating constantly with rotary beater until frosting holds peaks. Ready to use. Remove from heat; add vanilla and continue beating until cool. Ready to use.
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