2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. strong brewed coffee or water
1/4 dark unsweetened cocoa
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

In large mixing bowl combine flour and sugar. In microsafe dish combine butter, shortening, coffee or water and cocoa.

Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until just boiling. Pour boiling mix over flour mix. Stir to blend. Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla; mix well.

Pour mix into 9x11 microwave dish. Cook at MEDIUM HIGH powder for 18 minutes, turning dish every 4-5 minutes, until brownies test done.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. dark cocoa
1/4 c. milk
3 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Prepare frosting in microwave dish. Combine the butter, cocoa and milk; microwave at HIGH power for 2 minutes, stirring once. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir to blend. Pour warm frosting over hot brownies. Let cool. Cut into brownies.