Chocolate Creme Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package chocolate cake mix

• 1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 eggs

FILLING

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes, oil, water and eggs; mix well.

2. 2

   Pour into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.

3. 3

   Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

4. 4

   Cool for 10 minutes; invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

7. 7

   Cool.

8. 8

   In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla; beat in.

9. 9

   milk mixture until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Split cake into two horizontal layers. Spread filling over the bottom layer; cover with top layer.

11. 11

    Cut into serving-size pieces.

12. 12

    Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

13. 13

    Remove from freezer 1 hour before serving. Yield: 12-18 servings.