Fudge Ribbon Surprise Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate
2/3 c. plus 2 Tbsp. water, divided
1 3/4 c. sugar, divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. Crisco shortening, divided
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
4 eggs, divided
4 tsp. vanilla, divided
1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
Fudge Frosting

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate in 2/3 cup water; stir.
Add 1/2 cup sugar; cook and stir until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Cool.
In small bowl, beat cheese and 2 tablespoons shortening until fluffy.
Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
Beat in 1 egg, 2 tablespoons water and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
In large bowl, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1/2 cup shortening until fluffy. Add remaining 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.