Caramel Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sour cream and milk.
2. 2
   Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with.
5. 5
   sour cream mixture beginning and ending with flour mixture.
6. 6
   Mix after each addition.
7. 7
   Stir in vanilla and, if desired, rum extract.
8. 8
   Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick insearted in center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
11. 11
    Spread Caramel Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.