Burnt Sugar Cake with Burnt Sugar Frosting
Burnt Sugar Cake with Burnt Sugar Frosting Posted by Cookin'Mom at recipegoldmine.com 11/1/2001 10:20 pm Source: southernfood.about.com Syrup 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup boili...
Ingredients
- 2/3cupgranulated sugar
- 2/3cupboiling water
- 1/2cupbutter, softened
- 11/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1teaspoonvanilla extract
- 2eggs
- 21/2 cups sifted cake flour
- 3teaspoonbaking powder
Directions
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Burnt Sugar Cake with Burnt Sugar Frosting Posted by Cookin'Mom at recipegoldmine.com 11/1/2001 10:20 pm Source: southernfood.about.com Syru
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To make the syrup, in a heavy skillet, heat sugar over low heat, stirring constantly, until it melts and becomes dark brown
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Slowly add boiling water
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Stir until dissolved and boil to reduce to 3/4 cup
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To make the cake, in a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar
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Add vanilla and eggs and beat well
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In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt
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Add dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternately with the water, beating until smooth