Fudge Ribbon Cake

Fudge Ribbon Cake

1 (18 ¼ ounce) package chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare mix

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

            Chocolate Glaze (Recipe Follows)

1.      Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch baking pan. Prepare cake mix as package directs. Pour batter into prepared pan.

2.      In small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and cornstarch until fluffy. Gradually beat in Eagle Brand. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spoon evenly over cake batter.

3.      Bake 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool. Prepare Chocolate Glaze and drizzle over cake. Store covered in refrigerator.

Makes 10-12 Servings

Chocolate Glaze: In small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened or semi-sweet chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine with 2 tablespoons water. Remove from heat. Stir in ¾ cup powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well blended. Makes about ½ cup.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 40 minutes