INGREDIENTS

1. CAKE

2. 1/2cupbutter
3. 1/2cupshortening
4. 1cup strongbrewed coffee
5. 1/4cupdark unsweetened cocoa
6. 1/2cupbuttermilk
7. 2eggs
8. 1teaspoonbaking soda
9. 1teaspoonvanilla
10. 2cupsflour
11. 2cupssugar

12. FROSTING

13. 1/2cupbutter
14. 2 1/4tablespoonsdark cocoa
15. 1/4cupmilk
16. 3 1/2cupsconfectioners’ sugar
17. 1teaspoonvanilla

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl combine flour and sugar.
2. In a large saucepan combine butter, shortening, cocoa, and coffee.
3. Mix well and heat to boiling.
4. Pour into the flour and sugar; mix well.
5. Add the buttermilk, baking soda, eggs, and vanilla.
6. Mix well.
7. Pour into a well-greased 11×17 1/2 cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or till done.
8. While brownies bake make the frosting.
9. In a large saucepan combine the butter, cocoa, and milk; heat to boiling and mix well.
10. Mix in the confectioners sugar and vanilla and mix till smooth.
11. Pour warm frosting over the brownies as soon as you take them out of the oven.
12. Cool; cut into 48 bars.