Ingredients 

• 2 cups brown sugar 
• 2/3 cup milk 
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup 
• 4 tablespoons butter 
• few grains salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 

Combine all ingredients together (except for vanilla) in a large saucepan. Bring to boiling point over medium heat stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Boil without stirring until mixture reaches the soft ball stage (238°F). Cool to lukewarm. Add vanilla and beat vigorously until creamy and stiff enough to spread.

YIELD: 
Enough for large layer cake.