COCOA-WALNUT BROWNIE LOAF

Cocoa-Walnut Brownie Loaf image

Provided by Karen Carr

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

BROWNIE LOAF
3/4 c butter - softened
3/4 c packed brown sugar
3/4 c granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 3/4 c unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c hershey's cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
8 oz plain yogurt - room temprature
1 c walnuts - chopped
COCOA FUDGE FROSTING
1/4 c butter
1/4 c hershey's cocoa
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
3 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c walnuts-coarsely chopped

Steps:

1. BROWNIE LOAF Cream butter, sugars, and vanilla.
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating until mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Combine dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture in thirds alternately with yogurt.
4. Stirr in chopped walnuts. Pour into greased and floured 9"x 5"x 3" loaf pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 65-75 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched with fingertip (top may be cracked). Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto wire rack and cool completely.
6. Frost with Cocoa Fudge Frosting
7. COCOA FUDGE FROSTING Melt butter. Combine with sugar, milk, and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy, adding additional powdered sugar if necessary for spreading consistency. After brownie loaf is frosted decorate with chopped walnuts.