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Mother's Day #IsolationBaking recipe # 72
Better Than Brownies Frosted Cake Bars !
This wonderful frosted cake bar is better than a brownie, dense, moist, almost chewy, intensely chocolate, heightened by the glossy, creamy ganache frosting. I added whole macadamia
Better Than Brownies Frosted Cake Bars !
This wonderful frosted cake bar is better than a brownie, dense, moist, almost chewy, intensely chocolate, heightened by the glossy, creamy ganache frosting. I added whole macadamia
nuts, but these can be replaced by any nut, from hazelnuts to traditional walnuts or pecans to fun salted peanuts. I added cinnamon to the batter, but you can change it out for any of variety of flavors: grated orange zest, orange or coffee extract, instant espresso powder...
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INGREDIENTS
16 tablespoons (225 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups (400 grams) sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (140 grams) flour
Âľ cup (about 80 grams) cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
ÂĽ teaspoon salt
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INGREDIENTS
16 tablespoons (225 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups (400 grams) sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (140 grams) flour
Âľ cup (about 80 grams) cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
ÂĽ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
1 cup nuts, macadamias, pecans, or walnuts, whole or coarsely chopped, or more, as desired
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
1 cup nuts, macadamias, pecans, or walnuts, whole or coarsely chopped, or more, as desired
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Frosting:
1-½ cups (about 200 grams) dark or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, or chips
2/3 cup (165 ml) heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan.
Frosting:
1-½ cups (about 200 grams) dark or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, or chips
2/3 cup (165 ml) heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan.
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In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until light & fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding the vanilla with the last egg.
Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, & cinnamon (or another flavoring) & gradually beat or stir into the
In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until light & fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding the vanilla with the last egg.
Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, & cinnamon (or another flavoring) & gradually beat or stir into the
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batter.
Fold in the nuts.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan & bake for 30 to 35 minutes until just set in the center. Do not overbake.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before frosting.
Prepare the frosting by melting the chocolate with the cream in
batter.
Fold in the nuts.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan & bake for 30 to 35 minutes until just set in the center. Do not overbake.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before frosting.
Prepare the frosting by melting the chocolate with the cream in
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a microwave or in a small heatproof bowl over just-simmering water; stir until the chocolate is completely melted & the mixture is smooth. Stir in the softened butter; it may look curdled & greasy but continue to stir or whisk vigorously until it turns into a very smooth,
a microwave or in a small heatproof bowl over just-simmering water; stir until the chocolate is completely melted & the mixture is smooth. Stir in the softened butter; it may look curdled & greasy but continue to stir or whisk vigorously until it turns into a very smooth,
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creamy, glossy frosting, just a couple of minutes.
Immediately spread evenly over the chocolate cake.
Allow to set before cutting into bars.
Enjoy your day & these bars. Don't forget to spread the word about #IsolationBaking
creamy, glossy frosting, just a couple of minutes.
Immediately spread evenly over the chocolate cake.
Allow to set before cutting into bars.
Enjoy your day & these bars. Don't forget to spread the word about #IsolationBaking
