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Recipe By : posted to rec.food.cooking by Barb Schaller 10-11-05 Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Bars
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 box chocolate cake mix -- (18 oz.) Filling: 1 1-2 cups milk 7 tbsp. flour 1-2 cup margarine -- (1 stick) softened 1 cup Crisco 1 cup sugar Frosting: 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup sugar 1-2 cup milk 1-2 cup margarine -- (1 stick) melted 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips -- (6 oz. pkg.)
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Lightly grease 13x18 inch cake pan (half sheet size foil pan from Maid of Scandinavia) or two 9x13 in pans, or spray with Pam. Pour batter into prepared pan(s). Bake about 2-3 the amount of time given for 9x13 pan or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool cake thoroughly.
Make filling: In a bowl, mix milk and flour together; microwave at full power for about 6-7 minutes, stirring with a wire whip every couple of minutes. When itŐs the consistency of thick glue, cool.
Cream together the margarine, Crisco, and sugar. Add vanilla and cooled milk-flour paste. Beat at high speed for 7 minutes. Spread over cooled cake. Refrigerate for one hour (maybe more).
Make frosting: Combine sugar, milk, and margarine. Microwave at full power 5 minutes. Do not stir during cooking. Add chocolate chips and beat with wire whip until chips are completely melted and mixture is smooth. Cool slightly and pour over filling. Keep refrigerated. Makes 24 (hah! - more like 48) pieces.
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NOTES : Source: Taste Section, Star Tribune newspaper, August 18, 1993.
