chocolate fudge squares with mocha glaze

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

Make sure you beat the batter by hand to create a rich and creamy texture. You can use any variety of coffee to compliment the chocolate flavor.

(2 ratings)
yield 16 Bars

Ingredients For chocolate fudge squares with mocha glaze

  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1
    extra large egg
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 oz
    unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    chopped walnuts
  • FOR THE GLAZE:
  • 1
    generous cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 oz
    unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c
    cup double strength coffee, brewed from freshly ground beans

How To Make chocolate fudge squares with mocha glaze

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2
    Butter an 8 inch square baking pan.
  • 3
    To make the squares in large bowl, cream butter with sugar and egg.
  • 4
    In small bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Add to butter mixture.
  • 5
    Then add the melted chocolate, being careful not to overbeat. Add the milk, vanilla and walnuts, stirring just to blend. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • 6
    Bake until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan and top springs back when pressed lightly, about 30 minutes. Allow cake to cool completely.
  • 7
    Meanwhile, to make the glaze, in medium bowl, mix the sugar, butter, chocolate and vanilla.
  • 8
    Stir in coffee and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate glaze until cool, then pour over the top of the cake and cut cake into squares.
  • 9
    Beating by hand ensures a rich creamy texture for these confections. Virtually any varietal or blend of coffee complements their intense chocolate flavor. Starbucks

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