Burnt Sugar Cake
["1 c. sugar", "1 c. boiling water", "2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour", "1 c. sugar", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["To make syrup:", "In a heavy skillet, melt the first cup of sugar over low heat until clear and medium brown, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat; slowly add boiling water, stirring constantly.", "Stir over low heat until caramelized sugar dissolves. Measure 1/2 cup syrup and set aside for icing.", "Add water to remaining syrup to make 1 cup of liquid.", "Cool.", "Sift dry ingredients into bowl, add shortening and 2/3 cup cooled syrup. Beat 2 minutes.", "Add remaining 1/3 cup syrup, eggs and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes more.", "Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-inch round pans and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.", "Cool 5 minutes and remove from pans."]
["sugar", "boiling water", "cake flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "eggs", "vanilla"]