Shortbread Fudge Cake Recipe

Name: Shortbread Fudge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans; 2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate morsels; 3/4 cup butter; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Powdered sugar; Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional); Chocolate shavings (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate morsels
3/4 cup butter
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Powdered sugar
Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)
Chocolate shavings (optional)

1
Beat 1 cup softened butter in a large mixing bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
2
Stir together 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and salt. Add to butter mixture, beating until crumbly. Stir in pecans.
3
Press dough into an ungreased 13- x 9-inch pan.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until golden.
5
Microwave chocolate morsels and 3/4 cup butter in a 2-quart glass bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring twice.
6
Whisk in eggs, vanilla, remaining 1 cup granulated sugar, and remaining 1/2 cup flour until smooth. Pour chocolate mixture over prepared crust.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until set. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 24 bars. Transfer bars to wax paper; dust with powdered sugar. Store bars in an airtight container. If desired, serve with whipped cream or ice cream, and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

2222

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Shortbread Fudge Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Shortbread Fudge Cake

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