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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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âEdna Miller, Mount Hope, Ohio Ingredients:
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup milk |
2/3 cup sugar, divided |
2/3 cup shortening |
1/3 cup butter, softened |
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
pinch salt |
2 prepared 9-inch round chocolate cakes |
glaze: |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
1/4 cup baking cocoa |
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 to 4 tablespoons milk |
Directions:
1. For filling, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir in 1/3 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Beat in the shortening, butter, vanilla, salt and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread between cake layers.
3. For glaze, melt butter and cocoa in a small saucepan. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over top of cake, allowing some to drape down the sides. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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