Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp. rum
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 cup Half and half
  • milk
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 pkg. (1-1/8 lb.) yellow cake mix
  • Ingredients as called for on cake mix pkg. label

Method

  • 1.
  • In a medium-sized, heat-resistant, non-metallic bowl, combine sugar,flour, egg and 1/4 cup milk together.
  • 2.
  • Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened and smooth.
  • Stir every 30 seconds.
  • 3.
  • Place in refrigerator to chill.
  • 4.
  • In a 1-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic measuring cup, combine corn syrup, chocolate pieces and butter.
  • 5.
  • Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is melted.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • 6.Gradually stir in milk and vanilla.
  • Blend well.
  • 7.
  • Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1-1/2 minutes.
  • Chill in refrigerator.
  • 8.
  • While custard and topping are cooling, prepare cake mix according to package directions.
  • 9.
  • Grease two 8-inch, heat-resistant, non-metallic cake pans.
  • Divide batter between each prepared cake pan.
  • 10.
  • Cover each cake pan with clear plastic wrap and heat in Microwave Oven 6 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 11.
  • Invert cakes ontoa cooling rack.
  • 12.
  • When cake has cooled, place one layer on serving plate.
  • Spread chilled custard on top.
  • 13.
  • Place other layer on top of custard and spread chilled chocolate sauce over top and let drizzle down sides.
  • 14.
  • Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.