Icing For Jam Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Put 1/2 cup of the sugar in iron skillet over low heat.
2. 2
   In sauce pan, mix remaining 2 cups of sugar, milk, butter, and egg. Stir mixture over low heat until butter melts then increase heat and boil rapidly.
3. 3
   Take sugar that is in iron skillet melted and pour in other mixture.
4. 4
   Stir fast and constantly.
5. 5
   Cook until soft ball stage.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. vanilla.
7. 7
   Beat well and spread on cake.