1 c Shortening
2 c Sugar
2 tb Amaretto/almond-flavor
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Sliced almonds
4 oz Unsweetened chocolate square
4 Eggs; beaten
1 1/2 c Flour
Amaretto Frosting:
1/4 c Butter
2 tb Half-and-half
1 ds Salt
1 oz Unsweetened chocolate square
2 1/2 c Powdered sugar; sifted
2 tb Amaretto
Note: 2/3 cup powdered baking cocoa can be substituted for the
chocolate squares.
Combine shortening (butter-flavored is good, or margarine) and
chocolate in heavy saucepan; place over low heat, stirring
constantly, until combined. Remove from heat and cool.
Stir in eggs and amaretto. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed
mixture, stirring well. Pour batter into a lightly greased 13x9x2"
baking pan. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes; cool. Frost with Amaretto
Frosting, sprinkle with sliced almonds (or arrange in flowery
patterns, to be fancy). Cut into squares.
Amaretto Frosting:
Note: 3 tb powdered baking cocoa can be substituted for chocolate
squares.
Combine butter & chocolate in a heavy saucepan; place over low at
and stir constantly until melted. Stir in half and half. Add
powdered sugar, salt, Amaretto, stirring until smooth.
