One cup of granulated sugar, five tablespoonfuls of boiling water, the
white of one egg beaten to a stiff froth. Put the sugar and water over
the fire and boil until it threads from the spoon; then turn it into the
beaten egg, beat briskly for a few minutes, flavor with vanilla, lemon
or almond, according to the cake. While the cake is still warm, sprinkle
with flour and spread the icing on with a broad knife.
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