Chocolate walnut squares

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupButter or margarine --
Softened
2cupsSugar
4eachesEggs lightly -- beaten
1tablespoonVanilla extract
2cupsAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonSalt
2cupsWalnuts -- chopped
2Squares unsweetened
Chocolate -- 1 ounce each
Melted
FROSTING:
5tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
1cupMilk
1cupButter or margarine --
Softened
1cupConfectioners' sugar
2teaspoonsVanilla extract

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

Add flour and salt; mix well. Fold in walnuts. Spread half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in, baking pan. Add chocolate to the remaining batter; mix well. Carefully spread over batter in pan. Bake at 350 deg. for 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool completely. For frosting, mix flour and milk in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until a thick paste forms, about 10 minutes. cool completely, In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add vanilla and mix well. Gradually add the milk mixture; beat for 5 minutes. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 20-24 servings. *Editor's Note: The amount of vanilla is correct

Recipe By : Taste of Home