Lady Baltimore Frosting

Ingridients

2 cups white sugar

1/3 cup water

1/4 cup corn syrup

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In medium saucepan, measure in sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat. Stir to dissolve. Cook to soft ball stage, 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), without stirring. It should fall from spoon in a thin thread.

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; do this shortly before syrup has reached the soft ball stage. When ready, pour syrup in a thin stream over stiff egg whites, being careful to beat continuously the whole time. Add vanilla and beat until the right spreading consistency is achieved.