Burnt-Sugar Cake Recipe

Name: Burnt-Sugar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 egg yolks; 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 3 tablespoons burnt-sugar syrup; 2 stiff-beaten egg whites

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg yolks
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons burnt-sugar syrup
2 stiff-beaten egg whites

1
Stir the shortening to soften.
2
Gradually add sugar, and cream together until light and fluffy.
3
Add vanilla.
4
Add egg yolks (one at a time), beating well after each.
5
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together 3 times; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, a small amount at a time.
6
Beat after each addition until smooth.
7
Add Burnt-sugar Syrup; fold in egg whites.
8
Bake in paper-lined 13 x 9 1/2 x 2 inch pan at 350u00b0F for about 40 minutes.
9
Burnt-sugar Syrup: Melt 1/2 cup white sugar in heavy skillet over low heat until dark brown, smooth.
10
Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup boiling water; return to heat; stir rapidly until like molasses syrup.
11
NOTE: Frost with Seven-minute Burnt-sugar Frosting.
12
Posted separately.

761

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/3 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 egg yolks, 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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