Frosted Chocolate Delights Recipe: How to Make It

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