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Cocoa Frosting   From Miavita A chocolate lover's delight, this recipe makes enough frosting to ice a large layer cake.

Ingredients

2	tablespoons	low-fat cocoa powder
1/4	cup	hot water
3	-	egg whites
1 1/2	cups	natural cane sugar
1	teaspoon	cream of tartar
2	teaspoons	vanilla extract

Preparation

- Estimated cooking time: Under 30 minutes -

1	In a large metal bowl, dissolve cocoa powder in hot water.
2	Add egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. (Water should not touch the bottom of the bowl.)
3	Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat mixture on low speed for 4 minutes. Increase speed to high and beat an additional 4 minutes.
4	Remove from heat. Beat on high 3 minutes longer. Stir in vanilla and chill 20 minutes before using to frost cake.

Nutritional Analysis
Number of Servings: About 4 cups, for 16 servings

Per Serving Calories 77 Carbohydrate 19 g Fat 0 g Fiber 0 g Protein 0.6 g Saturated fat 0 g Sodium 7 mg

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