Spice Cake With Caramel Frosting

This is from one of my all-time favorite cookbooks, The Best of Mennonite Fellowship Meals. I can't tell you how good this is! You just have to try it yourself. For those of you who don't have a sweet tooth like I do, try it without the frosting. It's still delicious!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 15-20

Ingredients

• Cake

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  cups brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 2  teaspoons allspice
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup  cooking oil
• 2  tablespoons vinegar
• 2  cups water

• Caramel Frosting

• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 4  tablespoons milk
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar, plus
• 3  tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

1. Mix all cake ingredients with a whisk until well blended.
2. Pour batter into 9" x 13" pan.
3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
4. Cool cake before frosting.
5. To prepare frosting, melt margarine and brown sugar over low heat, stirring for 2 minutes.
6. Add milk and bring to a boil.
7. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
8. Slowly add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.