MIXON MAYONNAISE CAKE

1 box yellow cake mix

1 pkg. of Jell-O Pudding mix (Cheese Cake or Vanilla)

1 c. real mayonnaise

1 c. water

3 eggs

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. ground ginger

½ tsp. nutmeg

Caramel Frosting

Directions: Preheat oven to 350ºGrease and lightly flour bunt cake pans; set aside. In large bowl, with mixer on low speed, beat cake & pudding mix, mayonnaise, water, eggs, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool on wire rack completely. Frost.

CARAMEL FROSTING

 ¾ c. packed brown sugar

1/3 c. butter, cubed

¼ c. milk

dash of salt

1 ½ c. confectioners’ sugar

Directions:  In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center and syrup turns amber brown. Remove from the heat; transfer to a small mixing bowl. Cool to room temperature. Beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.