This is a heavenly light and fluffy frosting from PAZ

1-1/2	cups	sugar
2		egg whites
1/3	cup	water
1/4	tsp	cream of tartar
1	tsp	vanilla extract

• In a heavy saucepan or double boiler, combine sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar.
• With a portable mixer, beat mixture on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low speed over low heat until frosting reaches 160º about 8-10 minutes.
• Pour into a large mixing bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high speed until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes.
• Yield: about 5 cups

  Note: A stand mixer is recommended for beating the frosting after it reaches 160º