1/2 c. Crisco
2 sticks butter
1 box dark brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
5 eggs, added one at a time
1 c. milk
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. black walnuts (can use pecans and light brown sugar)

Mix cake in usual way and bake in tube pan in 325 degree oven for 1 hour plus - usually is done in little over an hour.

CARAMEL ICING:

2 c. sugar
1 c. can milk
2 sticks butter

Boil together for 45 minutes after letting come to boil. Add 1 tsp. vanilla then beat at high speed in electric blender until of spreading consistency.