Cake:
Blend 1¼ cup flour, 1½ teaspoon baking powder, ¾ cup milk, 1 egg, 1 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup shortening and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Bake in 8- or 9-inch round pan that has been greased and floured at 350º. Cool. Split cake to make two thin layers.
Filling:
Blend 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan. Combine 1½ cup milk and 2 egg yolks; gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and starts to boil. Stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Fill layers with cream filling.
Chocolate Glaze:
Melt 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup confectioner’s sugar and ¾ teaspoon vanilla. Mix in 2 tablespoons hot water 1 teaspoon at a time until glaze is right consistency.
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