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Spice Islands Aztec Brownies

These are cakey and similar to Texas Sheet Cake.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Aztec Brownies, Spice Islands
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 24
Author Anna
Cost 5

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Cinnamon Ground Saigon
  • ¼ teaspoon Spice Islands Nutmeg Ground
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Chocolate Icing

  • ½ cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 15x10 inch baking pan.
  • Combine flour and sugars in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine the butter, water and cocoa powder and bring to a boil.
  • Pour hot mixture over flour and sugar; stir to mix thoroughly.
  • Mix buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, spices and extracts in a smaller bowl.
  • Add to chocolate batter and mix well.
  • Pour into the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • To make the icing, combine the butter, buttermilk and cocoa in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and gradually stir in powdered sugar and extracts.
  • Beat with a scraper or wooden spoon until smooth, then spread over the brownies.
  • Sprinkle almonds evenly over top of icing.