chocolate bars

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Feb 20, 2013

Gooey, chocolatey bars. Perfect for a crowd

prep time
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 5 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 - eggs
  • FROSTING
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 5 teaspoons baking cocoa
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 cup crushed, toasted almonds (optional)

How To Make chocolate bars

  • Step 1
    In small pot bring water, butter and oil to a boil.
  • Step 2
    In a mixing bowl (not plastic) , mix flour, sugar, cocoa and soda.
  • Step 3
    Stir in hot liquids, stirring well until sides let go of bowl. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla, then beat in eggs well.
  • Step 4
    Pour into greased cookie sheet (approx 11"x 17" or a bit smaller) with sides at least 1 inch. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size of pan.I
  • Step 5
    Frosting: Bring butter, cocoa and milk to a boil, then remove from stove. Stir in confectioner's sugar anc crushed almonds. Spread on cake while still very warm. Cool before cutting up. Keep in fridge, especially on hot days.

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Flour

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