Burnt Sugar Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. boiling water
2 eggs, separated
1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour (if using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt)
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

Preparation

Heat 1/2 cup of the sugar in heavy 8-inch skillet, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and golden brown.
Remove from heat; stir in boiling water slowly.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar lumps are dissolved.
Add enough water to syrup, if necessary, to measure 1/2 cup; cool.