Simple Spice Cake With Caramel Icing

Simple Spice Cake:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 large eggs

Easy Caramel Icing:

• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the shortening, milk, and vanilla; beat on slow to medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Scrape sides and bottom of mixing bowl several times. Beat in eggs and continue to beat for 2 minutes longer. Add the flour mixture and mix to combine.
5. Spoon batter into a generously greased and floured 9x13x2-inch baking pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
6. Cool and frost with caramel icing

1. Combine brown sugar, milk and butter in a sauce pan.
2. Stirring constantly; bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool to lukewarm.
4. Beat until creamy and thick enough to spread.
5. If too thick, add a little more milk or a small amount of cream.