Chocolate Twinkie Cake

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup marshmallow cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually pour in the hot water, stirring constantly, until the batter is smooth and well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
6. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
8. To make the filling, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and shortening until light and fluffy.
9. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
10. Mix in the vanilla extract and marshmallow cream until the filling is smooth and creamy.
11. Use a knife or a cake leveler to slice the cake in half horizontally.
12. Spread the filling over the bottom half of the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
13. Place the top half of the cake on top of the filling.
14. Serve the Chocolate Twinkie Cake chilled or at room temperature.

Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Twinkie Cake!