Southern Recipes Inspired by The Help

Not sure if this can beat Minny’s caramel cake, but it may be a close second. The key really is making the caramel icing. Take Minny’s advice and pay attention while you boil the brown sugar mixture; the gossip can wait, but this icing won’t. Our advice? Don’t become too good at making this cake or, like Minny, you’ll be called upon to make ten for every League Benefit that comes along.