This simple sweet will go fast at any potluck. It gets a homemade taste from a yummy vanilla layer and from-scratch frosting.
—LINDA HARTSELL APPLE CREEK, OH
PREP: 35 MIN. + FREEZING • BAKE: 20 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 16-20 SERVINGS
1package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
5tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2cup butter, softened
1/2cup shortening
1cup sugar
Pinch salt
FROSTING
1/2cup butter, softened
1/4cup baking cocoa
1teaspoon vanilla extract
3cups confectioners’ sugar
4to 5 tablespoons hot water
1. Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
2. Meanwhile, for filling, mix the 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.
3. In a bowl, cream the butter, shortening, sugar and salt until fluffy. Add flour mixture; beat until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Spread over cake. Freeze for 15 minutes.
4. For frosting, beat butter, cocoa and vanilla in a bowl until fluffy. Beat in confectioners’ sugar and water. Spread over the filling. Store in the refrigerator.