CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK SQUARES

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Every time I take a pan of these to a picnic, it comes back clean! At home, they disappear as fast as I can stir them. -Clarice Baker, Stromsburg, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, room temperature, 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

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring butter, cocoa and water just to a boil. Cool. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add cocoa mixture and buttermilk; mix well. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and, if desired, food coloring. Pour into a greased and floured 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake until set, 20 minutes. For frosting, melt butter with cocoa and buttermilk. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Spread over warm cake. Garnish with nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Prince Johnnes
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I made these squares for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Yared Geremew
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Tania Hendricks
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I've made these squares several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Darrell Hamilton
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These squares are so good! I love the way the buttermilk makes them so moist and tender. The chocolate flavor is also perfect.


Kiran Hashim
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These squares were a bit dry, but they still had a good chocolate flavor. I think I would add more buttermilk next time.


billthepowerful andamazing
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I made these squares for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ali Rana
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Narendra Shahu
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I've made these squares several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Sanzu Budi
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These squares were easy to make and they turned out great! I love the way the buttermilk makes them so moist and tender.


Dr__Said__Amir__Abbas
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I loved these squares! They were so moist and chocolatey. I'll definitely be making them again.


Muhammad Ullah
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These squares were a bit dry, but they still had a good chocolate flavor. I think I would add more buttermilk next time.


Saqib Kk
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I made these squares for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Rodney arries
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Aaron Page
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I've made these squares several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the buttermilk makes them so moist and tender.


Mahbub Alam Sumon
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These squares are so good! I love the way the buttermilk makes them so moist and tender. The chocolate flavor is also perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Omar Sefa
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I made these squares for my kids and they loved them! They're so moist and chocolatey. I'll definitely be making them again.


Tahir roonjha
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These squares were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the combination of chocolate and buttermilk. They're a great snack or dessert.


Gamoua Kevin Sama
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I've never been a big fan of buttermilk, but these squares changed my mind. The buttermilk added a subtle tanginess that really complemented the chocolate. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ahmed Mabrouk
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I made these squares for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Shovo Sipul
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These chocolate buttermilk squares were a delightful treat! The texture was moist and rich, and the chocolate flavor was perfectly balanced by the tangy buttermilk. I'll definitely be making these again.


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