Starlight Double-Delight Cake (1951)

Directions

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.

In large bowl, combine cream cheese, ½ cup butter, vanilla and peppermint extracts; blend until smooth.

Add powdered sugar alternately with hot water, beating until smooth.

Blend in chocolate.

In another large bowl, combine 2 cup of the frosting mixture and ¼ cup butter; blend well.

Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

Ad flour, baking soda, salt and milk; beat until smooth.

Pour batter evenly into greased and floured pans.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans.

Cool completely.

To assemble cake, place one layer, top side down, on serving plate; spread with about ¼ of frosting.

Top with second layer, top side up.

Spread sides and top of cake with remaining frosting.

Store in refrigerator.