STARLIGHT DOUBLE-DELIGHT CAKE
This cake won the $25,000 first prize in the Pillsbury BAKE-OFF contest in 1951, for the most inventive chocolate cake!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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 to 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.
- Yield: 12 servings High Altitude: Above 35000 feet: Increase flour to 2 1/2 cups and use 1 1/2 cups of frosting mixture in cake.
- Bake as directed above.
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Dorathy Ijato
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Md. Abdul Majid Mia
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake.
Madi L
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The flavor was amazing and it was a hit with my family.
Ghani Baloch
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Kularathna Bandara
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Porshe 911
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is to die for.
Zaitun Namugenyi
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and just because.
Mojahid Mojahid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Lydiah Odera
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Sheri Bigbee
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. This cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweetness and richness.
Gourab Dangi
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The combination of chocolate and vanilla is perfect, and the frosting is so rich and creamy.
Charles Umbro
[email protected]I've made this cake twice now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Luke Warm
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.