Lucky Cakes

You don't need luck when using this recipe for chocolate cakes with white filling.

• Calories: 610 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup margarine
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup shortening and eggs. Combine 1 cup milk plus 1 teaspoon vinegar. Add to mixture with vanilla, blending well. Set aside.

Step 3

Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cocoa in a separate bowl. Gradually add to creamed mixture until well blended. Finally add the boiling water and mix well.

Step 4

Drop by rounded teaspoonful on to ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove to baking rack to cool.

Step 5

Cream margarine and shortening. Add 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla, continuing to beat. Slowly add pudding mix and 1 cup confectioners' sugar.

Step 6

Assemble cookies by spreading filling on one side of cookie and then placing another on top.