Ho Ho Bars – almost as good as the real thing!
With the closing of Hostess many wonder when they’ll ever have another Ho Ho. Well here you go, a recipe for HO HO bars, almost as good as the real thing.
Layer #1 –
1 Chocolate Cake Mix.
Follow directions on box.
Bake at 350°, 12 to 15 minutes in a 11 x 15 pan.
Refrigerate until cooled completely.
Layer #2
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup Crisco(white)
2 tsp vanilla
1 small can (5 oz) evaporated milk
1 stick margarine or butter
Combine in bowl. Start at low speed, gradually to full speed for 20 minutes until it looks like butter cream frosting.
Apply mixture to cooled cake, Refrigerate until cool
Layer#3
1 stick margarine or butter
4-1 oz semi sweet baking chocolate squares. Melt, stir and cool completely
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 Tbsp hot water
Add to chocolate mixture, mix well until smooth and shiny. Spread over whipped layer.
Keep refrigerated and ENJOY!