Fluffy Boiled Icing

 

1 cup sugar

1 egg white

½ tsp. flavoring (vanilla or other)

1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

3 T. hot water

 

Combine egg white, sugar, cream of tartar, flavoring, and water in top of double boiler, beating until thoroughly mixed. Place over boiling water and beat constantly until icing stands in peaks. Remove from heat and add flavoring. Frost cake. Start by adding a layer of frosting to top of bottom layer. Place top layer over bottom. Frost sides, then top.