Ingredients
1 package white cake mix
1 small vanilla instant pudding
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 tsp vanilla
4 tbsp flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup crisco
1 cup water
Directions
Combine cake mix, oil, eggs, pudding and water and 1 tsp vanilla.
Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 9
x 13 pan. Bake at 350~ for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done. In
a saucepan mix the flour with the milk. Cook until thick, stirring
constantly; cool. Add sugar, salt, crisco, margarine and 1 tsp
vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Spread on the cooled cake. Store in
refrigerator.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Cake; Dessert
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