FUDGE RIBBON CAKE

2 tbsp. butter
2 1/4 c. sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 tbsp. cornstarch
3 eggs
1 1/3 c. milk plus 2 tbsp.
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
4 envelopes Nestle's Choco-bake
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 c. butter

Cream butter with cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and cornstarch. Add 1 egg, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat at high speed until smooth. Set aside. Combine flour with 2 cups sugar, salt, baking powder, and soda in large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup milk. Blend well at low speed. Beat 1 1/2 minutes. Add remaining milk, 2 eggs, choco-bake, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Continue beating at low speed. Spread half of batter in greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter. Top with remaining chocolate batter to cover. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool and frost.