Fluffy Maple Frosting

Fluffy Maple Frosting

2 egg whites, unbeaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring

Combine egg whites, sugar, salt, water and corn syrup in top of double boiler.  Beat about 1 minute, or until thoroughly mixed.  Then place over boiling water and beat constantly with sturdy egg beater (or at high speed of electric beater) 7 minutes, or until frosting will stand in stiff peaks.  (Stir frosting up from bottom and sides of pan occasionally with rubber scraper, spatula or spoon.)  Remove from boiling water.  For a smooth frosting, pour at once into a large bowl for final beating.  Add maple flavoring and beat 1 minute, or until thick enough to spread.

Yield: Frosting for 9-inch cake