BOSTON CREAM PIE

1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
1 1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2t baking powder
1/4 t salt
3/4 cup milk

CREAM FILLING
1/3 cup sugar
2 tabs corn starch
1 1/2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tab butter
1 t vanilla

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large mixer bowl. combine four, baking powder and salt; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. pour batter into one greased and floured 9 inch layer pan. bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. (or bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes) cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. cool completely. prepare cream filling. slice cake horizontally into two thin layers. spread filling on one layer; top with remaining layer. prepare chocolate glaze. pour into top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down sides. chill before serving.

CREAM FILLING PREPERATION

combine sugar, cornstarch, milk and egg yolks in saucepan. cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils; boil and stir 1 minute. remove from heat; blend in