---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Boiled Frosting Categories: Cakes Yield: 10 servings 1 1/2 c Sugar 1/2 ts Cream of tartar 1/8 ts Salt 1/2 c Hot water 4 Egg whites 1/2 ts Almond extract 1/2 ts Coconut extract (optional) Recipe by: Southern Living Preparation Time: 0:10 Combine sugar, cream of tartar, salt, and water in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until clear. Cook, without stirring, to soft ball stage (240 degrees). Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; continue to beat, slowly adding syrup mixture. Add flavorings; continue beating until stiff peaks form and frosting is thick enough to spread. Yield: 7 cups. -----