Caramel Cake makes the world a better place.

My mother in law arrived today with her famous caramel cake.

Okay, it's not famous to many people outside of our family, but believe me when I say it should be.

She is most definitely a superb baker of all things sweet.

I've tried making this cake for years, and mine never turns out like hers.

I've got a husband and three kids that'll agree!

See how her icing is like fudge on top?

Yep.  I do exactly what her recipe tells me to do every single time, and it never works for me.

I thought I'd share the recipe with you and see if you have better luck than I do!

For the cake, just use your favorite box recipe..my mother in law suggests the Duncan Hines box that uses butter instead of oil.

Caramel Icing
2 cups sugar
1 stick Margarine
6 oz. carnation milk
1 cup nuts (optional)

Bring to boil:
Sugar, margarine and milk
Boil 2 1/2-3 minutes on medium heat while stirring
Remove from heat and stir occasionally as it thickens
Once cool, apply to the top of your cake
Add chopped nuts if desired

{thankful for}
402. a wonderful visit with my mother in law this weekend
403. a visit with Andy's brother and his family
404. caramel cake :)
405. new plants and shrubs for the house
406. a mother in law who helps us plant at every single house we buy!
407. my kids getting time with their cousins today.