Nellie Delk'S "Burnt Sugar Cake" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. cold water
3/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sweet milk
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Burn one-half cup sugar in iron skillet to a deep brown, add water, shake well until all sugar is dissolved and set aside to cool.
Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly, add egg yolks that have been beaten until thick and lemon colored.
Add milk and mix flour sifted three times with baking powder and soda.
Then add burnt sugar liquid and lastly the beaten egg whites and flavoring. Bake in layers at 350\u00b0 until done.
Cover with Caramel Frosting.