Starlight Double-Delight Cake

Directions

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

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

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

Blend in chocolate. In another large bowl, combine 2 cups of the frosting mixture and ¼ cup margarine, blend well.

Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

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

Pour batter evenly into greased and floured pans.

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

Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.

To assemble cake place 1 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.