Shelly's Recipe

STARLIGHT DOUBLE-DELIGHT CAKE

Category: Cakes

2 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
6 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup hot water
4 oz semisweet chocolate, melted

Cake
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk

Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, vanilla and peppermint extract; blend until smooth. Add powdered sugar alternately with hot water, beating until smooth. Add chocolate; blend well.

In another large bowl, combine 2 cups of the frosting mixture and 1/4 cup margarine; blend well. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking soda, salt and milk; beat until smooth. Pour batter evenly into greased and floured pans.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.

To assemble cake, place 1 layer, top side down, on serving plate. Spread with about 1/4 of frosting. Top with second layer, top side up. Spread sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Store in refrigerator.