Burnt Sugar Cake
["1 1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. boiling water", "2 eggs, separated", "1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour (if using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt)", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. milk"]
["Heat 1/2 cup of the sugar in heavy 8-inch skillet, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and golden brown.", "Remove from heat; stir in boiling water slowly.", "Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar lumps are dissolved.", "Add enough water to syrup, if necessary, to measure 1/2 cup; cool."]
["sugar", "boiling water", "eggs", "margarine", "vanilla", "all-purpose flour", "baking powder", "salt", "milk"]