3 1/3 c. Basic Cake Mix
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. water
1/4 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Raisins (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Generously grease a 15x10 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine Basic Cake Mix, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. In a small saucepan, combine water, butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Add to dry ingredients; mix well.

Add sour cream, eggs, 1/2 cup chopped nuts and raisins, if desired. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan. Prepare Caramel Icing. Frost cooled cake. Top with chopped nuts, if desired. Makes 1 large cake.

CARAMEL ICING:

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 c. milk
2 1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. chopped nuts, optional

Melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and boil over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk and bring to a boil. Cool to lukewarm. Put powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Add butter mixture and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.