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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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These rich cake-like brownies are generously topped with a scrumptious mocha frosting. They're an excellent dessert to serve to company...or to share when you need a dish to pass. Be sure to hold back a few if you want leftovers! Jill Bonanno Prineville, Oregon Ingredients:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped |
1 cup butter, cubed |
4 eggs |
2 cups sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
mocha frosting: |
4 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
1/3 cup baking cocoa |
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a microwave, melt the chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in walnuts.
2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over brownies. Yield: about 2 dozen.
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