Old Time Caramel Cake

1 c. sugar

1 c. light brown sugar

1 c. butter, creamed 4 eggs, separated

2 2/3 c. all-purpose flour

1 c. milk

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

Icing: 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. brown sugar 1 c. heavy cream 3 Tbsp. butter

Sift sugars together. Cream butter; add egg yolks. Add together. Sift dry ingredients; add slowly to creamed mixture. Add milk and vanilla. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add together. Pour into 3 buttered and floured cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Icing: Cook sugar and cream over medium heat until soft ball stage. Add vanilla and butter; beat until spreading consistency. Spread over tops and sides.