Caramel Frosting

• 23 cup sugar
• 23 cup water
• 2 egg whites
• 1 14 cups sugar
• 4 teaspoons syrup
• 14 cup water
• 1 dash salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Syrup: In heavy skillet melt the sugar and caramelize, stirring constantly, to a deep golden brown.
2. slowly add 2/3 cups of boiling water.
3. Cook and stir till all caramelized sugar dissolves and mix is reduced to 1/2 cup (keeps a long time in refrigerator).
4. Frosting: Place all ingredients in top of double boiler.
5. Beat with electric mixer on low speed about 1/2 minute to blend.
6. place over boiling water, but not touching the water.
7. Cook, beating constantly, till stiff peaks form- do not overcook, about 6 to 10 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and frost cake before frosting sets.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caramel-frosting-69261 (may not work)