Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350º F. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, 1/4 cup sugar, water and eggs together on low with an electric mixer until incorporated. Turn the mixer to medium speed and beat for two minutes.

Step 3

Pour mixture evenly into the three cake pans.

Step 4

Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely and frost with caramel icing.