Portuguese Walnut Squares

Portuguese Walnut Squares


1. Cream butter and sugar using electric mixer, if available.

2. Add egg and beat well.

3. Add vanilla, milk, and 2 Tbsp of port.

4. Grind or grate, chop very fine, or whirl in blender 1 cup nuts.

5. Place in mixing bowl.

6. Add dry ingredients and stir.

7. Fold in butter/egg mixture to make a batter; do not over-beat.

8. Spoon into a lightly buttered and floured 9 inches square pan.

9. Bake in moderate oven 350F 15-20 min or until cake tests done.

10. As soon as the cake is removed from the oven, brush top with 2-3 Tbsp of port.

11. Cool to room temperature.

12. Mix well confectioners sugar, salt, 1 Tbsp softened butter, and 1 Tbsp of port, or enough to obtain a glaze of spreading consistancy. Tint a light pink with a little red food coloring.

13. Spread cake with glaze.

14. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

15. Set until firm.

16. Cut into 16 squares.

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