Boiled Frosting

Two cups sugar, water to moisten, boil until candied. Beat the whites of two eggs to a stiff froth, stir in gradually and beat until cold.

Plain Icing

To the whites of four eggs use one pound of sugar, and lemon, vanilla or any other flavoring you prefer.

Boiled Frosting

One large cup sugar, two tablespoonfuls water, whites of two eggs Boil the water and sugar until clear. Beat the whites to a stiff froth and add to the sugar, as soon as taken off the stove. Beat very hard and briskly till cool, then flavor to taste.