BUTTERMILK BROWNIES WITH FROSTING

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I made these incredible brownies as my brother's birthday cake (11/2005)--friends still remember the taste and ask for the recipe! Taken from BH&G "New Cook Book", 1989.

Provided by WhoKnew

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
1 cup water
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In medium saucepan, combine 1 cup butter, 1 cup water, and 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa.
  • Bring mixture just to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add chocolate mixture to dry ingredients and beat until thoroughly combined.
  • Add eggs, the 1/2 cup buttermilk, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat for 1 minute (batter will be thin).
  • Pour batter into greased and floured 15x10x1 baking pan. Bake at 350F for about 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • FROSTING:.
  • In medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 3 tablespoons buttermilk. Bring to boiling; remove from heat. Add powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat til smooth. Pour warm frosting over warm brownies, spreading evenly. Cool in pan on wire rack, then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 128.7, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 18.8, Protein 1.5

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