Coffee Frosting (for Cake)

From a

1909

cook book

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1 c. Sugar

1/3 c. Strong Coffee

1 Egg White

.

Bring the Strong Coffee to a boil,

add the Sugar, and let the syrup

cook without stirring until it will thread

when lifted on the tip of a spoon.

Pour it boiling hot over Egg White

which has been beaten to a stiff froth.

Whip the mixture until it is soft and creamy.

.

Pour over the Cake,

spreading it smooth with a palette knife

dipped in cold Water.

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