Grandmother'S Caramel Cake Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. white sugar
1 c. milk
1 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Using a heavy iron skillet, melt 1 cup sugar in the oven (400\u00b0 to 450\u00b0), stirring occasionally.
While sugar is melting in the oven, put the remaining 3 cups sugar and the milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
When the hot syrup has reached boiling, add it slowly to the caramelized sugar.
Add butter and cook until it reaches the soft ball stage.
Remove from heat and beat until creamy and ready to spread on a 3 layer cake.