burnt sugar cake
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Adapted from my Grandma's collection of "Secret" cake recipes. A pleasant surprise awaits all who profit by her suggestions, which were drawn from her vast storehouse of practical knowledge Her notes indicate this cake recipe has won 30 First Prizes.
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yield
8 Servings
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For burnt sugar cake
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1/2 cbutter
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1 1/2 csugar
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2egg yolks
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1 cwater
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2 cflour
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1 tspvanilla
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2 tspburnt sugar*
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1/2 cflour
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2 tspbaking powder
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2well beaten egg whites
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1/2 cboiling water
How To Make burnt sugar cake
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1*Burnt Sugar Syrup Melt ½ cup sugar in skillet over medium high heat, until the sugar softens and melts and finally begins to throw off intense smoke. ( It really must burn). Have ready 1/2 cup of boiling water. Remove from the heat and pour in the boiling water quickly, allowing it to boil until you have molasses like syrup. Return to low heat, simmer and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature. This is sufficient for three cakes.
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2Burnt Sugar Cake Beat together well first 7 ingredients. Add 1/2 cup flour, two teaspoons baking powder: mix well. Lastly fold in two well beaten egg whites.
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3Pour into 9 x 13 inch pan or two 8-inch layer cake pans and bake in 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Frost with your favorite icing.
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