Cream-Filled Chocolate Cake
- 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 to 5 tablespoons hot water
- Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, for filling, combine flour and milk in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook and stir for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and cool completely.
- In a bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugar and salt until fluffy. Add flour mixture; beat until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Spread over cake. Freeze for 15 minutes. For frosting, beat butter, cocoa and vanilla in a bowl until fluffy. Beat in sugar and water. Spread over filling. Store in the refrigerator.
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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cream-filled-chocolate-cake/ (may not work)