1       cup     sugar
1/2     tsp     soda
1/2     cup     buttermilk
1       cube    softened butter
1       Tbsp.   White Karo Syrup
1       tsp.    vanilla

Boil all ingredients except vanilla for about 5 minutes, remove from
heat and add vanilla.  Pour over hot cake.  If you feel it is too much
frosting you can use 1/2 recipe.