2 unbeaten egg whites

1 ½  cups granulated sugar

2 teaspoons light corn syrup or 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/3 cup cold water

Dash salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

Place all ingredients except vanilla in top of double boiler (don't place over boiling water);

beat ½  minute at low speed with electric mixer to blend. Place over boiling water, but not

touching water. Cook, beating constantly, until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes

(don't overcook). Re­move from boiling water.

If desired, pour into mixing bowl. Add vanilla; beat until it is of spreading consistency, about

2 minutes. Frosts tops and sides of two 8- or 9-inch layers.