Cream-Filled Cake Bars

Name: Cream-Filled Cake Bars
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size); 1-1/3 cups water; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups whole milk; 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

16 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs. Pour into two greased
2

s. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
3

For filling, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. In another bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Add the cooled milk mixture and vanilla; beat until smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spread evenly over cakes. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4

For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine the sugars, butter and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until chips are melted. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Spread over filling. Cut into bars.