Friday 1 April 2016

Chocolate Walnut Fudge Cake

My daughter decided that a Chocolate Walnut Fudge Cake was the perfect Springtime recipe and a great way to have more chocolate. The cake itself is moist and... of course, chocolatey! I suppose that you do not have to icing this cake however my daughter was feeling rather decadent and wanted a double chocolate taste and the chopped walnuts on top gave us a peek as to what was inside. I supervised mostly and if need be her brother was there to lend a helping hand. 



Chocolate Walnut Fudge Cake 
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1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup caster sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
3 sq. unsweetened chocolate (3 oz), melted 
2/3 cup chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Grease and flour a square baking pan (9"x9"x2ish") and place a piece of parchment paper on the bottom. 

Sift the flour into a large bowl and then add the sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt. Use a whisk to combine together.  Add the oil, milk and vanilla. Beat with a hand held mixer for about 2 minutes on medium speed. Scraping down the sides and the bottom of the bowl constantly. Add the eggs and the melted chocolate. Beat for 2 more minutes; scraping the bowl frequently. Stir the walnuts into the batter; then pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before icing.


Easy Chocolate Icing
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1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 to 2 cups icing sugar
1/4 cup good quality cocoa powder
1 to 2 tablespoons milk or low fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Using a hand held mixer, beat the butter until fluffy. Add the icing sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Adjust with more milk if necessary. 


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