DESSERT

STARLIGHT DOUBLE DELIGHT CAKE

FROSTING

In large bowl, combine cream cheese, margarine, vanilla and extract; beat until smooth. Add sugar alternately with hot water, beating until smooth. Add chocolate; blend well.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

In another large bowl, combine 2 cups of the frosting mixture and the 1/4 cup margarine; blend well. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour, baking soda, salt and milk; beat until smooth.

Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.

To assemble cake, place 1 layer, top side down, on serving plate. Spread with about one fourth of the remaining of frosting. Top with second layer, top side up. Spread sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Store in refrigerator. Makes 12 servings.

Per serving: 550 calories (35 percent from fat), 21 g fat ( 8 g saturated), 70 mg cholesterol, 6 g protein, 83 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 540 mg sodium.

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