*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                           Chocolate Mallow Cake
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes                            Microwave
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      2/3  cup           All purpose flour
      2/3  cup           Sugar
      3/4  teaspoon      Soda
      1/2  teaspoon      Salt
      1/2  teaspoon      Vanilla
      1/4  cup           Shortening
    2                    Eggs
    1      ounce         Unsweetened chocolate -- melt
    2      tablespoons   Water
      1/2  cup           Sour cream
   12                    Marshallows -- cut in half
                         -----FROSTING-----
    1      ounce         Unsweetened chocolate sq
    2      tablespoons   Butter or margarine
    3      tablespoons   Milk
    2      cups          Confectioners sugar
      1/2  teaspoon      Vanilla
      1/8  teaspoon      Salt
 
 Place all ingredients, except marshmallows in mixing bowl. Blend at lowest
 speed, then beat at medium speed 2 min. Spread batter in 10 x 6 in baking dish.
 Microwave at 50% (Medium) 6 minutes. Rotate 1/4 turn every 3 min. Increase power
 to high. Microwave 2-5 minutes until done. Let stand directly on countertop 5-10
 minutes. Place marshmallows, cut side down and close together on cake after it
 has stood 3-4 minutes.
 
 Cool cake and frost with Chocolate Frosting. Cut between marshmallws. Cake
 slices more easily if allowed stand several hours after frosting. Frosting:
 In small mixing bowl, combine chociolate, butter and milk. Microwave at 50%
 (Med.) 3-4 minutes or until chocolate is soft and mixture is thick, stirring
 after half the time. Stir in remaining ingredients. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Beat
 until smooth and of spreading consistancy, 1-3 minutes. Frosts tops of 2 layers
 or 24 cupcakes
 
                    
 
 
 
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