My Best Cake

Hi! Lara's Mom here. I used to make a similar cake many years ago and then lost the recipe. This is easier and different than the one I used to make, but is still very good.

The ingredients:

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1 German chocolate cake mix - make and bake

1 can sweetened condensed milk
16-17 oz caramel topping (I made mine from scratch--see recipe below)
1 carton (8-oz.) Cool Whip

CARAMEL TOPPING:

5 Tablespoons Butter

1 Cup brown sugar

Pinch of salt
1/4 cup half and half (I use milk)
1/2 tsp vanilla

For caramel topping: Heat butter and sugar over low heat until smooth. Add half and half and salt. Simmer 4 minutes. Add vanilla. Stir for a minute or so.

After baking German chocolate cake as directed, make holes in baked cake with wooden spoon handle.Pour sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping over warm cake.

Cool for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Cover with whipped topping. Leftovers (if you have any) need to be kept refrigerated. Enjoy.