Almost Twinkie Cake

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Ah, Twinkies. A wonderful American icon and invention. This type of sponge cake is the same cake that is used to make Boston Cream Pie or Tiramisu.

Almost Twinkie Cake
Almost Twinkie Cake	In 1933, Twinkies are introduced by Continental Baking Company. The sponge cakes were originally sold without cream fillings. Their original intent was for use in making in strawberry shortcakes. The cream filling was later added, when bakery manager James A. Dewar came up with the idea to keep sales going after strawberry season was over. The original Twinkie filling was banana flavored. But during World War II, the banana shortage forced the switch to a cream filling. You might find it interesting that the Continental Baking Company started Wonder Bread and sponsored the Howdy Doodie show.
Ingredients	1 package of White cake mix 1 small package of Vanilla instant pudding 1/2 cup Oil 3 medium eggs 1 cup of milk (whole milk) 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of Margarine (softened) 2 teaspoons of Vanilla extract 4 tablespoons of flour 1 cup of sugar 1/2 cup of Crisco 1 cup of water
Cooking Instructions	Combine cake mix, oil, eggs, pudding and water and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a suitable mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour in to a greased and floured 9 inch x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done. In a saucepan mix the flour with the milk. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Cool the mixture and add sugar, salt, Crisco, margarine and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy. Spread on the cooled cake. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Comments	Goes great with . . . , well, . . . anything.