Burnt Sugar Cake – a delicious recipe with flour, salt, baking powder, shortening, sugar, eggs. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Burnt Sugar: Melt 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy pan over low heat stirring constantly until dark brown.
2
Add 1/2 cup boiling water and cook until mixture looks like molasses.
3
Cake: Sift flour, measure, add salt and baking powder and sift together.
4
In a separate bowl, cream shortening.
5
Add sugar gradually and cream well.
6
Add eggs one at a time to creamed mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition.
7
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.
8
Add burnt sugar and vanilla.
9
Bake in two greased and floured 8-inch round layer cake pans in a moderate oven (350 deg F); 30-35 minutes.
10
Cool and frost with broiled frosting colored with burnt sugar.
695
kcal
Calories
8
g
Fat
143
g
Carbs
15
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups flour, sifted, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 cup shortening, 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.
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