3 eggs
400 g (14 oz) white granulated sugar
355 ml (12 fl oz) vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
375 g (13.2 oz) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
115 g (4.1 oz) butter or margarine
60 ml (2.0 US fl oz) milk
220 g (7.8 oz) packed brown sugar
1 pinch salt
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually beat in sugar.
Blend in oil and vanilla.
Combine flour, salt, and baking soda; add to egg mixture, and fold in.
Pour into a greased 10-inch tube pan; bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the cake tests done.
1 hour
Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove cake to a serving platter.
10 minutes
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan; boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
3 minutes
Slowly pour sauce over warm cake (some topping will run down onto the serving plate).