Boil sugar and water without stirring until syrup spins a thread; beat whites until dry; add syrup gradually, beating constantly; when cool add nuts and fruit. Spread between layers and on top of cake.
ORANGE ICING
- rind of 1 orange
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup confectioners' or powdered sugar
- white of 1 egg
Grate orange rind and allow gratings to soak for some time in lemon juice; stir juice, sugar and egg together and beat thoroughly. Spread on warm cake.