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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1/4 c. light corn syrup
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Mix in saucepan the brown sugar, water and corn syrup.
  • Cover saucepan; bring to rolling boil.
  • Remove cover and cook to 242°, or until syrup spins a 6 to 8-inch thread.
  • Just before syrup is ready, beat the 2 egg whites until stiff enough to hold a point. Pour hot syrup very slowly in a thin stream into the beaten egg whites.
  • Continue to beat until frosting holds peaks.
  • Blend in the vanilla.
  • Frosts two 8 or 9-inch layers or one 9 x 13-inch cake.