CAKE:

1 1/3 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
2/3 c. milk
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

FILLING:

1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 3/4 c. milk

GLAZE:

2 (2 oz.) squares semi sweet or unsweetened chocolate
1/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. milk
2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

CAKE: Grease and flour 9" layer pan. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl. Add shortening and milk. Blend well at low speed for 1 1/2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract; continue beating 1 1/2 minutes at low speed. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Split in half.

FILLING: Follow directions on package for pudding decreasing milk to 1 3/4 cups. Let thicken slightly. Spread on bottom layer.

GLAZE: Melt chocolate. Blend in butter and milk. Add sugar, salt and vanilla, blend until smooth. If necessary thin with a few drops of milk. Frost top with glaze, allowing to drip down sides. Refrigerate until serving time. 6 servings.