GOB CAKE

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This gob cake recipe has been passed down in our family for generations. We always eat it at our gatherings. -Kristina Hershey, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package dark chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup water
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
FILLING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350. Line two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes., Spread batter into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the centers come out clean, 12-15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely. Gently peel off waxed paper., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and cool to room temperature., In the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add milk mixture; beat on high until fluffy, 10-15 minutes., Place one cake on a large cutting board; spread top with frosting. Top with remaining cake. Cut into squares. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.