2 1/2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. evaporated milk
1 egg (slightly beaten)

Melt 1/2 cup sugar in iron skillet slowly until brown and runny. Mix egg, butter and remaining sugar and milk in a saucepan and cook over low flame until butter melts. Turn heat to medium and cook until it reaches a soft ball stage or until mixture leaves side of pan (10 minutes). Remove from fire and let cool slightly. Add vanilla. Beat until light consistency to spread. If mixture gets too thick, add a little milk. Icing will cover 2 layers.