Brownie Sundae

Ingredients (15)

• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 16 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
• HOT FUDGE SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream and maraschino cherries, optional