EDNA'S HO HO CAKE

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This treat serves up appealing flavor in big fluffy wedges of chocolate and cream. It's like a giant Ho Ho snack cake. -Edna Miller, Mount Hope, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons 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
Dash 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

Steps:

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. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Beat in the shortening, butter, vanilla, salt and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread between cake layers., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Fat 37g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.