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Fluffy Boiled Icing Recipe

Makes about 4 cups, enough to fill and frost two 9-inch layers; three 8-inch layers; the tops and sides of a 9x13x2-inch oblong cake; or a 10-inch tube cake

 This is an old-fashioned and basic icing that everyone seems to love.

Meringue:

bullet3 tablespoons meringue powder & 1/2 cup cold water
bulletOR, 3 large egg whites & 1/4 cup water

Syrup:

bullet2 cups granulated sugar
bullet1/4 cup corn syrup
bullet1/2 cup water

Flavorings:

bullet1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
bullet1 teaspoon orange extract

Beat meringue powder or egg whites and cold water until stiff, about 4 minutes. 

In microwave safe bowl stir sugar, corn syrup and water. In microwave bring syrup mixture to a boil (approx. 5 minutes). Remove, let mixture cool slightly (1-2 minutes). 

Then slowly add syrup to meringue mixture. Beat on HIGH for 4 minutes. Combine to beat until spreading consistency. Beat in vanilla and orange extracts.

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