BROWNIE NUT CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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A classic recipe from the 1976 edition of "Betty Crocker's Cookbook," this one-bowl chocolate cake is sized right for small families.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups cake flour
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons shortening
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2/3 cup finely chopped nuts
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash of salt
2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 8- or 9-inch square pan. In large bowl, measure all Cake ingredients. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and dash of salt; add 2 oz chocolate. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until frosting is smooth and spreadable. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
  • Once cake is completely cool, frost and serve.

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