Burnt-Sugar Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup cold water
3 Tbsp. Burnt-sugar syrup

Preparation

Gradually add sugar to shortening, creaming thoroughly. Add vanilla, then eggs, one at a time, beating one minute after each. Add sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with water, a small amount at a time, beating smooth after each addition. Add 3 Tbsp. Burnt-sugar syrup.