Lambypie 09-27-99 7:50 AM
Friendly Flaming Ghost Cake!
1 9 by 13-inch cake, removed from pan
1 recipe Waldorf-Astoria Frosting (recipe is below!)
7 small candies for mouth (your choice:M&Ms, jelly beans, candy corn, etc.)
1 eggshell, halved, washed, membrane removed
2 sugar cubes
1/4 tsp. lemon extract (freshly opened, please, or it may not flame)
Place cake in front of you so that it's tall rather than wide.
Shape cake by cutting 2 pieces off top to form a primitive ghost shape.
These cut pieces will be used to form ghost's upheld arms; a bit of frosting will help to keep them attached to body.
Frost entire ghost.
If you add frosting peaks at top he'll look like he has some hair, be creative! Each ghost will look unique.
Place candies to represent mouth.
Position eggshells to represent eyes and place a sugar cube in each shell.
Just before serving, pour extract equally over 2 cubes, making sure you don't spill any on cake.
Ignite cubes, turn out lights and serve!
Waldorf Astoria Frosting
5 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter
1/2 cup solid shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of salt
Place flour in a small saucepan and slowly stir in milk until a paste forms.
Add remaining milk and heat over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, solid shortening and sugar together for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and stir in cooled milk and flour mixture and salt.
Place in refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Beat for a few seconds again before using.