Fantasia Frosting
Mix thoroughly in top of double boiler 2 unbeaten egg whites, 1½ cups sugar, 4 tablespoons cold water, 3 tablespoons light corn sirup and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak (7 min.). Remove from hot water, add 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon almond extract, and beat until cool and thick enough to spread. Fold in 1 cup mixed candied cherries, citron, and dates, cut very fine, and 1 cup pecans, chopped fine and toasted. Yield: frosting for sides and tops of three 9″ layers.