An unusual twist in preparation, you start
with making the frosting first!
Starlight Double Delight
Cake
Frosting:
2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
6 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup hot water
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
Cake:
2 cups frosting, prepared as directed
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
Heat oven to 350*F (175*C). 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. Blend in chocolate. Keep covered with plastic wrap.
In another large bowl, combine 2 cups
of the frosting mixture and 1/4 cup butter; blend well. Beat
in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add flour, baking soda, salt and milk;
beat until smooth. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until wooden
pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes on wire
rack; remove from pans. Cool completely.
To assemble cake, place 1 layer, top side
down, on serving plate; spread with about 1/4 of remaining frosting.
Top with second layer, top side up. Spread sides and top of cake
with remaining frosting. Store in refrigerator.
