Put everything into a saucepan except the vanilla. Bring to a boil, stirring as needed to mix. Boil 2 minutes without stirring. Pour into a bowl, and beat about 5 minutes or to a gravy consistency. Add vanilla. Pour over cool cake. Sprinkle nuts on top if desired.

Taken from: It Never Turns Out The Same Way Cookbook A Collection of Recipes from the Kitchen of Joyce & Clem Kohl