Melt 1 cup sugar in heavy skillet over low heat until medium brown, stirring constantly; then remove from heat. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup boiling water and mix well. Save. STEP 1: 2 c. sifted flour 1 1/2 c. sugar 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/2 c. Wesson salad oil 7 unbeaten egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. burnt sugar syrup 1/4 c. cold water Beat with spoon until smooth. STEP 2: Measure into large mixing bowl: 1 cup egg whites (7 or 8), 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar. Whip until egg whites form very stiff peaks. Do not underbeat! STEP 3: Pour egg yolk mixture gradually over whipped egg whites, gently folding in with rubber spatula just until blended. Do not stir. Pour into ungreased 10 x 4 inch tube (angel food cake) pan immediately and bake at 325 degrees for 65 to 70 minutes. BURNT SUGAR FROSTING: 2 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c. shortening 3 or 4 tbsp. burnt sugar mixture 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tbsp. cream or enough to make spreading consistency Spread over cake. |