Caramel Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. white sugar
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. white Karo syrup
2 sticks margarine
1 tsp. soda, mixed in buttermilk

Preparation

Cook until it forms a soft ball in cold water (234\u00b0 on candy thermometer).
Remove from heat and beat until smooth.
Cool and spread between layers and on top.
Decorate top with nuts, if desired.