*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                       STARLIGHT DOUBLE-DELIGHT CAKE
 
 Recipe By     : Helen Weston - La Jolla, CA
 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         FROSTING
    2      (3 oz) pkg    cream cheese -- softened
      1/2  cup           margarine or butter -- softened
      1/2  teaspoon      vanilla
      1/2  teaspoon      peppermint extract
    6      cups          powdered sugar
      1/4  cup           hot water
    4      ounces        semi-sweet chocolate -- melted
                         CAKE
      1/4  cup           margarine or butter -- softened
    3                    eggs
    2      cups          all-purpose flour
    1 1/2  teaspoons     baking soda
    1      teaspoon      salt
      3/4  cup           milk
 
 Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In large
 bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup margarine, vanilla and peppermint
 extract; blend until smooth. Add powdered sugar alternately with hot water,
 beating until smooth. Blend in chocolate. In another large bowl, combine 2
 cups of the frosting mixture and 1/4 cup margarine; 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 greased and floured
 pans. Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center
 comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely. To
 assemble cake place 1 layer top side down on serving plate; spread with
 about 1/4 of frosting. Top with second layer top side up. Spread sides and
 top of cake with remaining frosting. Store in refrigerator.
 
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 NOTES : Bake-Off Contest 3, 1951 Grand Prize Winner
 “Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off Cookbook”
 
 Per Serving:
 Calories 530; Protein 6g; Carbohydrate 83g; Fat 21g; Sodium 540mg

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