Saucepan Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 pkg. (2 layer size) chocolate cake, prepared according to pkg. directions and cooled
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
dash of salt
1 lb. 4 oz. can frozen, pitted, tart red cherries, thawed
1 tsp. rum extract
1 c. softened butter or margarine
4 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
2 envelopes (2 oz.) no melt unsweetened chocolate
3 egg yolks
buttercream frosting

Preparation

Blend the granulated sugar, cornstarch and salt.
Stir in cherries; cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until thick and clear.
Reduce heat; cook 2 minutes more.
Stir in rum extract; chill thoroughly.