SEVEN-MINUTE ICING
- 1 unbeaten egg white
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- ⅞ cup granulated sugar
Place all ingredients in top of double boiler. Place over boiling water and beat with dover beater for seven minutes; add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and spread on top and sides of cake.
For Chocolate Icing use above, adding 1½ ounces melted unsweetened chocolate or 4½ tablespoons cocoa after removing from fire.
For Coffee Icing use 3 tablespoons cold boiled coffee in place of water.