Ho Ho Cake

Ho Ho Cake

by Hunter Clarke 2 years ago
4.3 (9)
382.5 kcal
37 g carbs
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Description

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

Ingredients
  • 1 (9 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup margarine
  • 1 cup shortening
  • ½ cup margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons hot water
  • 3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
  1. 1. Prepare and bake cake as directed on the package for a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cool completely.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake
calories: 382.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 37 g
protein: 2.7 g
saturated fat: 6.9 g
cholesterol: 11.7 mg
sodium: 244.5 mg
fiber: 1.2 g
sugar: 28.9 g