Mrs. LeMaire's Caramel Cake

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 package of Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix
• 4 eggs
• 1 envelope of Dream Whip
• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil

Caramel Icing

• 2 cups of sugar
• 1/2 pint of whipping cream (room temperature)
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 tsp of vanilla
• 2 tbsp of evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup of warm water (if needed)

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Tools

• Large mixing bowl
• 2 9-inch round pans
• Heavy skillet

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Instructions

Cake

1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

2. Blend at low speed until moistened.

3. Mix at medium speed for 3 minutes.

4. Pour mixture between two round pans.

5. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

6. Set aside and let cool.

Caramel Icing

"On a cold day, if possible."

1. Place sugar in heavy skillet over low-medium heat until melted and brown, stirring constantly.

2. Remove from heat and very slowly add remaining ingredients - except vanilla.

3. (hard part!) Place back on stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until "soft ball" stage.

4. Remove from heat.

5. Add vanilla and place in a sink with cold water.  Beat until "right consistency" - it will harden as it cools.

6. Spread on cooled cake and place in the refrigerator.