1 pkg. (18 oz.) cake mix (chocolate or other)
1 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
4 tbsp. milk
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa

Prepare cake mix as directed on package for cupcakes; bake and cool. For filling beat sugar, butter, shortening and 1/2 cup milk and vanilla for exactly 15 minutes. Place filling in a pastry bag.

Fill cupcakes by placing tip into the top of the cupcake and squeezing the bag until the cupcake begins to plump up slightly.

For frosting mix powdered sugar, butter, 4 tablespoons milk, salt and cocoa. Beat well. Frost filled cupcakes.

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