"Give Me S'more" Cake

"Give Me S'more" Cake might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 382 calories, 6g of protein, and 23g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have shortening, semisweet chocolate chips, cream of tartar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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Shortening

Butter

Cream

Sugar

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Baking Pan

Bowl

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.

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Vanilla

Egg

Combine cracker crumbs and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.

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Cracker Crumbs

Baking Powder

Milk

Transfer to prepared pans.

Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

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Toothpicks

Oven

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes.

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Cream Of Tartar

Egg Whites

Frosting

Sugar

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Hand Mixer

Sauce Pan

Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.

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Vanilla

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Bowl

Place a cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 2/3 cup frosting and sprinkle with half of chips. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining chips.

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Frosting

Spread