Busy Day Cake

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Grease an 8x1 1/2 inch round cake pan; set the pan aside.

2. In a mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, egg and vanilla. Add milk, butter, egg and vanilla. Beat on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

3. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

4. Cut a slice of cake and drizzle soem caramel sauce over the cake. (recipe below)

Caramel Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup half-and-half or light cream
2 tablespoons light colored corn syrup
1 tablespoon of butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup water

Directions:

1. In a small heavy saucepan combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in 1/4 cup water. Stir in half-and-half, corn syrup and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly (mixture may appear curdled).

2. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm or cool over cake.

3. Cover and chill any leftovers.

Makes 3/4 cup sauce

Once you make this recipe, you are done for as it is divine. Enjoy!