Burnt Sugar Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 egg yolks
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 c. canned milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Spread 1/2 cup sugar in iron skillet.
Put over medium flame and burn until a golden brown syrup forms.
Remove from stove. Add 1/2 cup boiling water; allow to cook until thick.
Remove from heat; let cool while you mix cake.