Frosted Chocolate Delights - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening -
• 1 cup packed brown sugar -
• 1 large egg, room temperature -
• 1/2 cup whole milk -
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled -
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour -
• 1 teaspoon baking powder -
• 1/2 teaspoon salt -
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda -
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts -
• Frosting: -
• 9 tablespoons butter, softened -
• 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract -
• 6 to 8 tablespoons whole milk -