This is in response to a request. Taken from my 1960's Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook. Prep time is only an estimation.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 13x9x2 inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir the shortening to soften.
- Gradually add sugar, and cream together until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla.
- Add egg yolks (one at a time), beating well after each.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together 3 times; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, a small amount at a time.
- Beat after each addition until smooth.
- Add Burnt-sugar Syrup; fold in egg whites.
- Bake in paper-lined 13 x 9 1/2 x 2 inch pan at 350ºF for about 40 minutes.
- Burnt-sugar Syrup: Melt 1/2 cup white sugar in heavy skillet over low heat until dark brown, smooth.
- Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup boiling water; return to heat; stir rapidly until like molasses syrup.
- NOTE: Frost with Seven-minute Burnt-sugar Frosting.
- Posted separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3619.1, Fat 122.5, SaturatedFat 34.5, Cholesterol 411.8, Sodium 1788.4, Carbohydrate 585.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 287.5, Protein 48.1
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