CAKE:

1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. butter
2 eggs
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. hot water
5 tbsp. syrup
1 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 c. flour

Dissolve baking soda in hot water. NOTE if using sweet milk, you DO NOT use the baking soda or hot water. Mix remaining ingredients. Bake at 350 or 375 degrees until done or until it won't stick to a toothpick.

NOTE: For butter you may use cooking oil.

SYRUP FOR CAKE:

1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. boiling water

Use a large skillet. Put the brown sugar in and scorch it until it is a dark brown. Then add the water. This makes for more than one cake. Store unused syrup in a refrigerator.