Burnt Sugar Cake Recipe

Name: Burnt Sugar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1 c. boiling water; 1/2 c. shortening (half oleo and half butter at room temperature); 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. milk, room temperature; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1 c. sugar
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. shortening (half oleo and half butter at room temperature)
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk, room temperature
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Place 1 cup sugar in heavy skillet and heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and browns (it should start to smoke).
2
Remove from heat and add boiling water.
3
Return to heat and stir until sugar is dissolved and syrup begins to thicken slightly (use wooden spoon for stirring).
4
Set aside to cool. Cream 1/2 cup shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar; cream until light and fluffy.
5
Add 2 eggs, beaten thoroughly.
6
Add vanilla.
7
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
8
Add alternately with 1 cup milk (room temperature).
9
Beat until blended after each addition.
10
Stir in burnt sugar syrup.
11
Pour batter into two 9-inch layer pans, which have been lined on the bottoms with wax paper and greased.
12
Bake in moderate 375u00b0 oven for about 30 minutes or until done.
13
Frost with Burnt Sugar Frosting.

1772

kcal

Calories

Fat

269

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. sugar, 1 c. boiling water, 1/2 c. shortening (half oleo and half butter at room temperature), 1 1/2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Burnt Sugar Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Burnt Sugar Cake

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