Caramel Icing

Directions

1. 1
   Mix all ingredients well in heavy 2-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook without stirring until a rolling boil.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Stir and test in ice water for very soft ball.
5. 5
   Cool to lukewarm by placing saucepan in ice cold water.
6. 6
   When cool, beat.
7. 7
   Mixture will lose shine and get a little thick.
8. 8
   May seem a little thin, but begin to frost cake, the icing will harden quickly.
9. 9
   Place frosted cake in airtight cake box.