Ho Ho Cake

This recipe came from a friend in our ward in Washington. It is really yummy!

FIRST LAYER:
Grease and flour a 14 X 18 pan (jelly roll pan or deep cookie sheet). Mix one box of chocolate cake mix according to the package directions. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until done. Cool. (VERY IMPORTANT)

SECOND LAYER:
Cook until thick 1 C. milk and 3 T. cornstarch. Let cool. Set aside.
Beat well:
½ C. margarine
½ C. Crisco
¼ tsp. salt
1 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Add:
Cooled milk. Beat with electric beater until creamy. Spread on cooled cake and refrigerate until icing is firm enough to spread on the next layer.

THIRD LAYER:
Melt over low heat in small saucepan:
1 stick butter
3 squares unsweetened chocolate (3 oz.)
Combine in mixing bowl:
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 ½ T. hot water
Slowly mix in melted chocolate mixture.
Add:
3 C. powdered sugar
Beat well, spread/drizzle on cake quickly and evenly. Store in refrigerator until firm. Enjoy!!!!