This mock Ho Ho recipe makes an excellent dessert at a family gathering!

Sandy’s “Ho Ho” Cake

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
2 prepared 9-inch round chocolate cakes

Glaze:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons milk

Directions

~For filling, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir in 1/3 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

~Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Beat in the shortening, butter, vanilla, salt and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread between cake layers.

~For glaze, melt butter and cocoa in a small saucepan. Whisk in confectioners’ sugar and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over top of cake, allowing some to drape down the sides.

~Makes 16 servings.