Seven Minute Frosting

In a medium saucepan, mix the first four ingredients. Add water and salt, mix well. Cook over low heat, whipping regularly with a wire whisk. Remone from heat when the frosting forms soft peaks. { When you pull out the whisk, the mountains will rise and the peaks will fall.} Stir in the vanilla.

Spread on cake before frosting cools.

Variations: This is a fairly flexible recipe. In place of the vanilla try using an equal amount of instant coffee granules, grated fresh lemon, orange or lime zest, or 3 drops peppermint oil. Caramel frosting can be made by substituting 2/3 cup brown sugar for the white sugar.