Dobash Cake

Directions

1. 1
   For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Line 2 - 8-inch round pans with parchment or waxed paper.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites until frothy.
4. 4
   Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of sugar.
5. 5
   Beat egg whites until stiff.
6. 6
   Sift dry ingredients together.
7. 7
   Make a well in the flour mixture; add vegetable oil and half of the milk.
8. 8
   Beat until well blended, medium speed.
9. 9
   Add remaining milk and egg yolks.
10. 10
    Beat until smooth.
11. 11
    Fold in the egg whites.
12. 12
    Pour into prepared pans.
13. 13
    Bake for 30-35 minutes.
14. 14
    Cool and slice each layer in half, horizontally, to make 4 layers.
15. 15
    Frost with Dobash frosting.
16. 16
    For the Frosting: Combine first four ingredients and bring to a boil.
17. 17
    Sift the cocoa and cornstarch together to get the lumps out and combine with the remaining 1/2 cup water.
18. 18
    Add to the boiling mixture. Bring to a boil again, cool slightly, and then frost. (Don't let it get too cool, or it will 'set' in the pot!) This is a nice frosting, it's very smooth, and once it sets, you can't even ding it up and make it ugly! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.