Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl cream together sugar and butter. Add remaining ingredients to form custard.
Pour into 9 inch pie shell.
Bake for thirty five to forty minutes.
Cappuccino Pie Meringue
3 egg whites
3/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon brandy
Combine ingredients and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot pie and place in oven until it becomes light gold in color.