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Burnt Sugar Cake II

SUBMITTED BY: Lynn PHOTO BY: mirijok

"This is my great grandmother's recipe dated 1938. It is made with caramelized sugar."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 -9 inch round layers

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare burnt sugar by placing 1/2 white sugar into a heavy skillet over medium high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon as sugar melts. When it becomes very dark brown, remove from heat, add hot water very slowly and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F). Line two 9 inch round baking pans with parchment paper.
  3. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together three times.
  4. Cream the butter or margarine with the remaining 1 1/4 cups white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating thoroughly after each. Stir in the vanilla and the burnt sugar syrup mixture.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and milk alternately to the creamed mixture. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by JODIPAUL
This cake didn't even need frosting. I made it in a bundt pan, and simply dusted it with a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by PATMAR
I have been looking for this recipe for years. My grandmother use to make this cake. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2005 by Marie C.
Regarding Hollybells frosting request; A caramel or sometimes called burnt sugar frosting is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2008 by mirijok
A great recipe! I didn't frost the cake - it was moist and fluffy. As I took it to my work, my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2005 by HOLLYBELL
Tender, delicate, mild-flavored cake. I thought it grand with just a sprinkling of powdered... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2004 by KATEITALY
tasty and good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by laura
I made this for my husband's borthday and the whole thing was gone within 24 hours. Simply... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2007 by Amybean
The texture of this cake was great, and I liked it quite a bit with a thin vanilla sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by shawn
excellent nice flavor. nice and fluffy. this is a keeper thanks MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by KimberMc
YUMMO!! Beautiful color and soooo tasty! I made this in a Bundt cake pan, and drizzled it... MORE

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