Grandma's Marshmallow Frosting

2 egg whites
1 1/4 C granulated sugar
4 T cold water
9 large marshmallows cut small
1/2 t vanilla
1/4 t baking powder

Place 1st 3 ingredients in top of double boiler.
Place over boiling water and beat with beater until thick,
adding marshmallows as mixture begins to thicken.
Beat until smooth.

Remove from heat. Add vanilla.
Beat until thick and nearly cold, add baking powder.

Frosts a 3 layer cake.

This is from Grandma Dixon's recipe box.