Burnt Sugar Frosting

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

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