Fluffy Maple Frosting

This frosting is a great accent for the Welch's Easy Anniversary Spice Cake (Welch's recommendation).

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 4 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 2  large  egg whites
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Choose a large stainless steel or heatproof glass bowl that will fit over, not in, a medium-size saucepan. Fill the pan with about one-inch water and bring to a simmer.
2. In the bowl, off the heat, combine the maple syrup, sugar, egg whites, and salt. Place over the simmering water and beat with a handheld electric mixer until the frosting is fluffy and stands in stiff peaks, about 6 minutes.
3. Remove the bowl from the water and beat for about one minute longer. Beat in the vanilla. Use immediately to frost cooled cake layers.