CHOCOLATE WALNUT PUMPKIN SQUARES

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Chocolate Walnut Pumpkin Squares image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus butter for greasing pan
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup cooked, unseasoned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon dark rum
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch-square baking pan.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together; set aside.
  • Cream six tablespoons of butter with the sugar until soft and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each is added. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the pumpkin puree, stir to blend, then stir in the ground walnuts and the vanilla.
  • Place in the oven and bake about 40 minutes, until the cake is nicely browned and springs back to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, then remove from the pan before icing.
  • To ice the cake, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or over very low heat. Stir in two tablespoons of butter and allow to cool to room temperature. Beat until smooth, then stir in the cream and rum. Spread the icing on the top of the cake and sprinkle with the chopped walnuts. Cut into 16 squares before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 110 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Paulina Mashigo
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I've made these squares several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them!


yassolouay2010
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These squares are so moist and delicious! I love the combination of chocolate, walnuts, and pumpkin. They're perfect for a fall dessert.


Joyce Wangui
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I was looking for a pumpkin dessert that wasn't too sweet, and these squares fit the bill perfectly. The chocolate and walnuts add a nice touch of richness and complexity. I'll definitely be making these again.


Chandan Kamet
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These squares are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion. I made them for Thanksgiving and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Salman M.Salman
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Easy to make and delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. My family loved them.


Md Najmul Hosan
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these squares changed my mind! The chocolate and walnuts balance out the pumpkin flavor perfectly. I loved the gooey texture and the crispy edges. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mhmd Hydar
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These chocolate walnut pumpkin squares were a hit at my last dinner party! They disappeared quickly, and everyone asked for the recipe. The combination of chocolate, walnuts, and pumpkin is perfect, and the squares are so moist and decadent. I will d