Caramel Icing

Directions

1. 1
   Place 1/2 cup sugar in iron skillet over low heat.
2. 2
   Mix in saucepan 2 cups sugar, milk, butter and egg.
3. 3
   Stir this mixture over low heat until butter melts.
4. 4
   Increase heat and cook until it boils rapidly.
5. 5
   When sugar in skillet is brown, pour it into the other boiling mixture, stirring fast and constantly.
6. 6
   Cook to soft-ball stage.
7. 7
   Add vanilla.
8. 8
   Boil to spreading consistency. Filling may be put on when thinner to soak into cake.