Fudge Cake

• 2/3 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 None eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• None None FOR THE FUDGE ICING
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3 tbsp milk
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, extending the paper over 2 opposite sides for handles.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder into a medium bowl. Beat the eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually beat in the granulated sugar, then add the vanilla.
3. Using a large metal spoon, fold in the flour mixture, then the melted butter and chopped walnuts. Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
4. Bake for exactly 15 mins (this ensures a nicely soft center). Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 mins, or until almost cool.
5. For the icing, place the brown sugar, milk and butter in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 3 mins. Remove from the heat. Stir in the chocolate and peppermint extract, if using.
6. Stir the icing with the wooden spoon for 1-2 mins, until the fudge begins to thicken. Quickly pour onto the cake and spread with a spatula. It will begin to set immediately. Let stand until the icing is firm, but still warm. Lift the cake onto a cutting board. Cut into small squares.

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