Tuxedo Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round cake layers, blending dry pudding mix and milk into batter before pouring into prepared pans.
3. 3
   (Batter will be thick.)
4. 4
   Cool cakes 10 min.
5. 5
   ; remove from pans to wire racks.
6. 6
   Cool completely.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended.
8. 8
   Gradually beat in sugar.
9. 9
   Make chocolate curls from 1 oz.
10. 10
    each semi-sweet and white chocolates (see tip); refrigerate until ready to use.
11. 11
    Cut each cake layer horizontally in half.
12. 12
    Stack on plate, spreading 3/4 cup cream cheese frosting between each layer.
13. 13
    Spread remaining frosting onto top and side of cake.
14. 14
    Microwave COOL WHIP and remaining semi-sweet chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min., stirring after 1 min.
15. 15
    ; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
16. 16
    Cool 5 min.
17. 17
    Pour over cake, letting excess drip down side.
18. 18
    Garnish with chocolate curls.
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    Keep refrigerated.