Burnt Sugar Frosting

"this recipe is from Mrs. Wilkes Boarding house cookbook.."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
3 cups?
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ingredients

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directions

  • Place half of the cup sugar in a heavy skillet and cook, stirring over medium heat till melted.
  • Add the boiling water and stir till a syrup forms.
  • heat the remaining 2 cups of sugar and milk.
  • Add the cooked sugar mixture and cook to 234* -- soft ball stage.
  • Cool for 10 minutes without stirring.
  • Add the butter, salt and vanilla.
  • Beat till thick enough to spread easily.
  • If frosting becomes too stiff, add some milk.
  • enough frosting for 1 8" or 9" double layer cake.

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  1. The best frosting for a sausage cake! It's Mama's recipe & it brings back so many memories!
     
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