Igloo Cake

Introduction
This cake would be a great addition to a holiday or winter birthday celebration.

Info
Cook Time:

Serves:

Ingredients

 * white cake mix


 * white frosting


 * 1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate


 * 1/4 teaspoon shortening

Directions
1.Bake a cake in two layers, as directed on package.

2.Cool thoroughly and cut each layer in half, like picture below.

3.Spread frosting on one side of three halves. Set halves side-by-side on cut edges with icing between to form a long rounded cake which makes the igloo.

4.Place chocolate square and shortening in custard cup.

5.Set cup in a little hot water in saucepan. Heat until melted. Remove saucepan from heat, but leave custard cup in hot water.

6.Set iced halves side-by-side to form igloo.

7.Frost igloo with remaining icing.

Source

 * Betty Crocker's Cook Book for Boys and Girls, out of copyright