Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (one ounce each)
  • 2 unsweetened chocolate squares (one ounce each)
  • 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Topping
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened instant malted milk powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolates and butter stirring constantly, until smooth, Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • When mixture has cooled stir in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until blended. Blend in flour mixture.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared 9 x 13-inch cake pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pan on a rack to cool completely.
  • Topping-In a bowl combine milk, vanilla and malted mild powder until blended.
  • In another bowl, cream butter. Gradually add confectioner's sugar, alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition until mixture is smooth and spreadable.
  • Spread evenly over cooled brownies. When topping is firm, cut into squares.