Flo Braker

Chocolate Cake Squares

Preparation info

  • Makes

    thirty-five

    1½ inch square cakes

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in

top 1000The Simple Art of Perfect Baking

The Simple Art of Perfect Baking

By Flo Braker

Published 1984

  • About

Occasionally at the end of my baking classes, after I have demonstrated several recipes and their techniques in detail, I love to bring this cake out as a sharp contrast. It is a snap to make. Its light, moist texture and its sinfully rich chocolate flavor make it impossible for anyone to eat just one square.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (8

Method

Baking Preparations

Position the rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Using a paper towel, grease the bottom and sides of the pan with solid shortening. Dust generously with all-purpose flour, shake to distribute, and tap out the excess.</