Ornamental Meringue Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon flavoring extract
Instructions
- Boil sugar and water over low heat until syrup spins a thread; pour very slowly onto stiffly beaten whites and beat until smooth and stiff enough to spread.
- Add flavoring.
- Put over boiling water, stirring continually until icing grates slightly on bottom of bowl.
- Spread some on cake, and force remainder through pastry tube to make decorative designs.
