Mother'S Caramel Filling And Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. white sugar
1 c. milk (whole or evaporated)
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Put 3 cups sugar and milk into heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil.
In heavy skillet (mother used a cast-iron skillet), add 1 cup sugar. Cook until caramelized, stirring constantly. Add hot syrup to caramelized mixture, stirring constantly. Add butter and cook until reaches soft ball stage (about 240\u00b0).
Remove from heat and beat until creamy.
Yield:
Covers two 9-inch layers.