Ho Ho Cake

Inspired by the Hostess® favorite, the Ho Ho Cake features layers of cake and cream filling topped with chocolate.

• Calories: 383 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• ½ cup margarine
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons hot water
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 (9 ounce) package chocolate cake mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare and bake cake as directed on the package for a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cool completely.

Step 2

Combine flour and milk in saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Cool completely. Cream 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup margarine, and shortening. Add cooled milk mixture, and beat well. Spread over cake. Refrigerate.

Step 3

In a small bowl, beat egg. Stir in vanilla, melted chocolate, hot water, confectioner's sugar, and 1/2 cup margarine. Pour over second layer. Refrigerate.