granny's never fail frosting

Name: Granny's Never Fail Frosting
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar; 3 tablespoon(s) water; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 egg whites, unbeaten; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 package(s) frozen coconut

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Cindy Allen

Clanton, AL

Updated on Jun 9, 2023

This icing is perfect for the "Granny's Famous Coconut Cake" posted by Cindy Allen. My grandmother was famous for all of her wonderful cakes. This is just one of the many that she would make for the family gatherings and for the holidays.

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Divinity type icing great on any cake, especially the

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method Stove Top

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites, unbeaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package frozen coconut

How To Make granny's never fail frosting

Step 1

Combine all ingredients except vanilla in top of double boiler. Place on stove burner on med heat. Use mixer to stir.

Step 2

Beat briskly for 3 minutes or until it is fluffy and holds it’s shape. (Sometimes 5-7 minutes)
Step 3

Remove from stove top and add vanilla.
Step 4

Ice cake and sprinkle with coconut. Enough icing for 2 (9inch) layers.
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