Caramel Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round pans.

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Beat in butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

Divide among pans and bake 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.

For frosting: combine sugar, buttermilk, butter, and baking soda in large pot.

Bring to boil and cook to soft ball stage (238°F), stirring constantly.

Remove from heat, add vanilla, and beat until thick enough to spread.

Quickly frost cake layers before frosting sets.