Cream Cheese Sheet Cake


1 c. plus 2 TBS butter, soft
2 (3 oz. pkg.) cream cheese, soft
2 1/4 c. sugar
6 eggs
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/4 c. cake flour


Frosting


1 c. sugar
1/3 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk chocolate chips (and some for sprinkling)


In a mixing bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add four; mix well. Pour into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 in. baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 30 - 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
For frosting, combine sugar and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and cook for 3 minutes (do not stir). Stir in butter and chocolate chips until melted. Cool slightly. Stir; spread over cake.
Yield: 24 - 30 servings