Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is the walnut brownie loaf with cocoa fudge frosting. This decadent dessert is a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and crunchy walnuts, enveloped in a velvety cocoa fudge frosting. The moist and fudgy brownie loaf is studded with toasted walnuts, adding a delightful textural contrast to each bite. The luscious cocoa fudge frosting, made with real cocoa powder and butter, adds an extra layer of indulgence, taking this dessert to new heights. This recipe also includes a variation for a gluten-free walnut brownie loaf, ensuring that everyone can savor this delectable treat. Additionally, there's a simplified version of the brownie loaf without the frosting, catering to those who prefer a classic, straightforward chocolate experience. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe guarantees a perfect outcome every time.
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CLASSIC FUDGY WALNUT BROWNIES WITH FROSTING
Learn how to make the best fudgy walnut brownies from scratch. These brownies are topped with a simple and tasty chocolate buttercream frosting.
Categories Brownies
Time 37m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet until just combined. (Do not over mix or the brownies will turn out "cakey").
- Stir the chocolate chips and walnuts into the batter and transfer to the prepared baking pan. Spread into an even layer and transfer to the pre-heated oven.
- Bake for 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Brownies will still be soft and will finish setting while they cool.
- To prepare the frosting, mix the butter with the cocoa powder and 1 cup powdered sugar. Add in one tablespoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached. If necessary, add the remaining ½ cup powdered sugar to thicken.
- Once cool, spread frosting on top of the brownies before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 123 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 37 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 75 milligrams sodium, Sugar 55 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams unsaturated fat
COCOA-WALNUT BROWNIE LOAF
If you love brownies you will love this brownie loaf!!
Provided by Karen Carr
Categories Chocolate
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
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.
WALNUT BROWNIE LOAF W/COCOA FUDGE FROSTING
A Diamond California Walnuts recipe, from McCall's Magazine, September 1982. NOTE: 2/3 cup milk can be substituted for the 8 ounce container of plain yogurt -- when using milk, omit baking soda. NOTE: If baking in glass loaf pan, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Dessert
Time 1h34m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- BROWNIE LOAF DIRECTIONS:.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees (glass) or 350 degrees (metal).
- Cream butter, sugars and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating until mixture is light and fluffy.
- Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture in thirds, alternating with yogurt.
- Stir in chopped walnuts.
- Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees (glass) or at 350 degrees (metal) for 65-75 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched ~ top may be cracked.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto wire rack and cool completely. Frost with cocoa fudge frosting.
- COCOA FUDGE FROSTING DIRECTIONS:.
- Melt butter. Combine butter with cocoa, sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy, adding additional powdered sugar if necessary for spreading consistency.
- Frost cooled brownie loaf and garnish top with coarsely chopped walnuts.
WALNUT FUDGY BROWNIES
I love to cook and look forward to spending quality time with my young son in the kitchen. This is one recipe I'll be sure to share with him when he gets older.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa and baking soda. Add 1/3 cup oil and water; beat until smooth. Beat in the flour, vanilla, salt, eggs and remaining oil. Stir in walnuts , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
COCOA WALNUT BROWNIE LOAF (TNT)
Here's another one from my old recipes. It's an oldie but a goodie.
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cream margarine, both sugars and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
- 2. Mix dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture in thirds alternately with yogurt. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5" loaf pan
- 3. Bake at 350 for 65 to 75 minutes. or until cake springs back when lightly touched with fingertip (top may be cracked). Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto wire rack and cool completely.
- 4. Frost with cocoa fudge frosting (Note: 3/4 cup milk can be used instead of the yogurt in this recipe. when using milk, omit baking soda.
- 5. Cocoa Fudge Frosting: 1/4 cup margarine 1/4 cup Hershey's cocoa 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3 T. milk 1/2 t. vanilla Coarsely chopped walnuts Melt butter. Mix with cocoa, sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add more powdered sugar if needed for spreading consistency. After cake is frosted, decorate top with coarsely chopped walnuts. When I made this, Paul and Monique really loved it. I used the 2/3 cup milk and omitted the baking soda when I made it. We aren't too keen on yogurt. Source: My Old Recipes
FUDGE WALNUT BROWNIES
These are quick and easy to make. Everyone just loves these brownies.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch square pan.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs until smooth batter forms; beat in chocolate and vanilla extract. Stir flour mixture in just until incorporated; fold in walnuts. Spread batter into prepared square pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely in square pan, about 30 minutes; cut into 9 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
WALNUT BROWNIES
I LEARNED to make these brownies in 1957 in home economics class. They were the first goodies I'd ever baked by myself. Now, 40 years later, I still make a batch occasionally. The recipe calls for basic ingredients on hand in most every kitchen, and the rich chocolate flavor is delicious. -Lorraine Silver, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 8 brownies.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream shortening and cocoa; beat in egg, sugar and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BROWNIE FROSTING
Make and share this Brownie Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by andypandy
Categories Dessert
Time 4m
Yield 1 frosting for 9x7 square
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan over med heat combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.
- Melt, and bring to a boil.
- When it has bubbles all the way across the top of surface now time.
- Boil hard one minute only.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla.
- let cool slightly, stir and beat until its like very thick corn syrup, and sticky to bottom of pot. I always use a spoon, so I can tell how it is thickening up.
- Pour over brownies or cake.
Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your brownies. Use a chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa solids for a rich, intense flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the brownies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached: Overbaking will make the brownies dry and crumbly.
- Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the brownies for up to 2 months.