Mocha Squares

Name: Mocha Squares
Ingredients: 3 unsweetened chocolate sqrs, melted; 2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals; 1 cup cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; butter cup soft; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 eggs; 1 cup chopped walnuts; walnut halves

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 unsweetened chocolate sqrs, melted
2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
butter cup soft
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
walnut halves

Directions

1

Mix melted chocolate and instant coffee; cool.
2

Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
3

Cream shortening, butter and gradually add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; beat well. Blend in coffee mixture, dry ingredients and chopped walnuts; stir well.
4

Place in well-greased, floured 13x9x2 inch pan.
5

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool and spread with Browned Butter Frosting (see Frosting section).
6

Place walnut half in center of each square.