Sugar 'n' Spice Cake

1/4 c sugar
2 t cinnamon
3 T water
1 3/4 c all-purpose flour, sifted
2 t double-acting baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/3 c butter
1 c sugar
2/3 c milk
1 t vanilla

Combine sugar, cinnamon and water in a saucepan. Cook stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat; set aside.

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.

Cream butter and gradually add the sugar. Cream well.

Combine the mil and vanilla.
Add 2 tablespoons to creamed mixture.; beat well.
Add remaining milk mixture alternately with the dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Beat 2 egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold into batter. Turn into 8" x 8" x 2" pan, well greased and lightly floured on the bottom. Drizzle cinnamon syrup over top; cut back and forth through batter with knife for marbled effect. Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

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