CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH FILLING RECIPES

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, for filling, combine flour and milk in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook and stir for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and cool completely. , In a bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugar and salt until fluffy. Add flour mixture; beat until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Spread over cake. Freeze for 15 minutes. For frosting, beat butter, cocoa and vanilla in a bowl until fluffy. Beat in sugar and water. Spread over filling. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Microwave chopped baking bars and whipping cream in a medium-size microwavable bowl on HIGH until melted and smooth, 90 seconds to 2 minutes, stopping to stir every 30 seconds. Whisk in vanilla extract until smooth.
• Cover and chill until ganache is thickened, at least 4 hours or up to 3 days. (If ganache chills 6 hours or longer, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before whipping.) When you are ready to use the ganache, beat the chocolate mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form and ganache lightens in color, 20 to 30 seconds (do not overbeat). Use immediately.