Burnt Sugar Cake
["1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. boiling water", "3/4 c. cold water", "1/2 c. soft shortening", "1 1/3 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "2 1/3 c. sifted flour", "2 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt"]
["Grease and flour two 9-inch layer pans or 13 x 9-inch oblong pan (large tube pan works well also and is my choice)."]
["sugar", "boiling water", "cold water", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "salt"]