Chocolate Raspberry Cake Bars

It is 32 degrees here this morning, headed to 80 before the day ends.  This time of year always poses a problem for the fashion conscience.  What to wear?  Annette has opted for her two-piece raspberry floral.  She is so ready for Spring!
To match her outfit, Annette has prepared these delicious treats...really more like a frosted brownie than cake.

chocolate raspberry cake  bars                                           

This is an easy dessert that packs a big punch.

cake

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup (one stick) butter

Cream the butter and sugar.  Add eggs and beat thoroughly.

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

Add flour and baking powder and beat until combined. Add syrup.

1 cup flour

¼ teaspoon baking powder

1½ cups chocolate syrup

Bake in a greased 9x13 pan at 350° for 28 minutes.  Cool.

cream topping

½ cup (one stick) butter

3 cups confectioners’ sugar

½ cup seedless raspberry preserves

1 tablespoon cream

Combine filling ingredients and beat until smooth.  Place on cooled cake.  Set in refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill while making glaze:

1 cup milk chocolate chips

3 tablespoons butter

Cook in the microwave for one minute. Stir until smooth.  Cool and spread on cake. Freeze for 30 minutes and cut into squares.