Cottage Pudding(For Over Cake)  
["2 c. boiling water", "2 level Tbsp. cornstarch", "1 c. sugar"]
["Cook to clear syrup and remove from heat. Add dollop of butter (about 1/4 cup) and 1 teaspoon vanilla or lemon extract and stir in rapidly. Serve over cake or gingerbread."]
["boiling water", "level", "sugar"]