Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs, lightly beaten3 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped walnuts2 ounces unsweetened chocolateFROSTING:5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup whole milk1 cup butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix well. Fold in walnuts. Spread half of batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Add chocolate to the remaining batter; mix well. Carefully spread over batter in pan.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
For frosting, in a saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly and thickened. Cool completely.
In a bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar. Add vanilla and mix well. Gradually add the milk mixture; beat for 5 minutes. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.
