Ingredients
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk2/3 cup sugar, divided2/3 cup shortening1/3 cup butter, softened3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt2 prepared 9-inch round chocolate cakesGLAZE:1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup baking cocoa3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 4 tablespoons milk
Preparation
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.
