CREAM-FILLED CAKE BARS

Cream-Filled Cake Bars image

This recipe has been circulated around our church for years. Keep a batch in the freezer for a cool summer snack at the ready. -Pearl Stuenkel, Spokane Valley, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
FILLING:
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs. Pour into two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks., For filling, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. In another bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Add the cooled milk mixture and vanilla; beat until smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spread evenly over cakes. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine the sugars, butter and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until chips are melted. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Spread over filling. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.