Water Frosting

1/4 c. powd. sugar. 1/2 tbsp. or more of boiling water or hot milk.

3/4 tsp. lemon juice, or 1/2 tsp. cocoa or 3 drops flavoring extract

Add the water and flavoring to the sugar and stir until smooth. Add more water or milk to make it smooth when placed on the cake. Melted chocolate and vanilla may be used instead of lemon.

Egg Frosting

1/4 white of egg. 1/4 c. powdered sugar. 3/4 tsp. lemon juice.

Put the slightly beaten egg in a small bowl. Add the sugar gradually, beating constantly with a spoon. Add the lemon juice and beat again.

For chocolate frosting omit the lemon juice and add one-eighth ounce of melted chocolate and five drops of vanilla.