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Chocolate Buttermilk Brownies Recipe

I've made these frosted brownies for so many years, I don't need a recipe card to follow. When our three grandchildren visit the farm, they're delighted when I serve these-plain or with ice cream.

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Chocolate Buttermilk Brownies Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 15 Servings

15 20 35

Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup buttermilk
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
3/4 cup chopped almonds, optional

Directions

In a saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water just to a boil. Cool. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and baking soda and salt. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well.
Add buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and food coloring if desired. Mix until well combined. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
For frosting, melt butter, cocoa and buttermilk in a saucepan. Stir in the sugar, vanilla and salt. Spread over warm cake. Top with nuts if desired. Yield: 15 brownies.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 466 calories, 19 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 380 mg sodium, 72 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Buttermilk Brownies in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p48

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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2013 by Keysola

These are wonderful.One of my favorite brownie recipes.When I'm in the mood for a cakey type.

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2012 by anneshirley

Very easy to make, and quick to bake and frost.

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2012 by lurky27

Good recipe...with the following caveats. Works fine in a 13x9 pan, and definitely is a CAKE. Used regular milk in the frosting, and that worked fine. Just don't make these expecting brownies. Expect a yummy chocolate cake.

~ Theresa