Shelly's Recipe

WARM WALNUT BROWNIE PUDDING

Category: Pudding / Brulee / Flan

Syrup
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5 tsp instant coffee
Salt
1 2/3 cup warm water
1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract

Brownie
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa power
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Syrup: Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in warm water and vanilla. Bring to a simmer over low heat, whisking often.

Brownie: Preheat oven to 325. Grease a square baking pan with shortening. Whisk first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, blend. Mix in buttermilk, butter, and vanilla then nuts. Batter will be thick. Spread in prepared pan. Pour syrup over brownie layer. Bake until sauce bubbles around sides and brownie layer has risen almost to top of pan and feels firm to touch, about 40 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool 10 minutes. Cut dessert into squares. Serve warm, accompanied by whipped cream.