Caramel Icing(3 Layers) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 sticks butter
3 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar (to melt)
tiny pinch of salt

Preparation

Mix sugar (3 cups), flour and salt; add milk and butter. Bring to a boil.
Add the 1/2 cup sugar which has been caramelized in a small heavy pan.
Cook to soft ball stage.
Add vanilla. Beat.
If icing gets too stiff, add a few drops of milk.