1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. sweet milk
2 1/2 c. flour
1 scant tsp. baking soda
1 heaping tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cold water

Burn 1/2 cup sugar in skillet to deep brown, add water, shake well until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool. Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs; mix well then add milk and flour mixture which has been sifted with baking powder, soda and salt. Add flavoring and burnt sugar liquid. Bake at 350 degrees until done.