Burnt Sugar Cake
["1 1/2 c. sugar", "3/4 c. cold water", "3/4 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. sweet milk", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda"]
["Burn 1/2 cup sugar in steel skillet to a deep brown.", "Add water and shake well until all sugar is dissolved.", "Cool.", "Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add beaten egg yolks.", "Add milk with flour that has been sifted 3 times with baking powder and soda.", "Stir in burnt sugar liquid.", "Then fold in beaten egg whites.", "Bake in 3 layers at 350\u00b0 until done.", "Frost with caramel icing."]
["sugar", "cold water", "shortening", "eggs", "vanilla", "sweet milk", "flour", "baking powder", "soda"]