7 Minute Icing

1 cup brown sugar (packed), or granulated sugar

2 egg whites

1/4 cup corn syrup (dark or light)

1/4 cup water

pinch of salt

1 tsp. vanilla

Combine everything except vanilla. Beat in double boiler until soft peaks form.  Add vanilla, beat again until soft peaks form, and spread immediately on cake. Yeild: Enough to fill and frost 2 nine-inch layers.