Perfect Chocolate Slice

A chewy Chocolate Slice that’s so easy to make. Studded with chocolate chips and topped with a fudgy cocoa frosting, this classic Chocolate Slice will be a hit at your next party. 

I’m calling it. This is the perfect Chocolate Slice 💜

Chewy, fudgy and topped with creamy cocoa frosting. It’s so easy to make and you only need a handful of ingredients – all of which you probably have in your pantry right now.

It’s the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers.

I think a classic Chocolate Slice is one of the most underrated treats on the planet. There is just something about that perfectly chewy chocolate centre paired with a fudgy cocoa-laden frosting.

It’s easy. It’s simple. It’s quick.

But it tastes SO SO good ❤️

So what’s the secret to the perfect Chocolate Slice? For me, it’s all about the texture.

Similar to a cookie dough, the slice is made with butter, two different types of sugar, vanilla, egg, flour and cocoa powder. For extra flavour, we also add a handful of chocolate chips.

The final touch is a thick layer of creamy frosting, Instead of real chocolate, the frosting is made  with cocoa powder – so it’s sweet without being too sweet – and it pairs perfectly with the slice.

TIPS FOR THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE SLICE

• Grease and line your baking tin with baking or parchment paper, ensuring two sides overhang so the slice is easy to remove from the pan.
• Try not to over bake the slice – slightly underbake it to make it extra chewy in the middle.
• Once you make the frosting, quickly frost the slice and then let it sit for a few minutes so it can set. This will make it easier to slice.
• This slice keeps well for 3-4 days and tastes even better the next day!

If you like this Classic Chocolate Slice, try my Hazelnut Chocolate Slice next time.

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Perfect Chocolate Slice

Yield Makes 16 bars 1x

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Prep: 30 minutesCook: 25 minutesTotal: 55 minutes

An easy baked Chocolate Slice with a creamy chocolate frosting.

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Ingredients

Chocolate slice

• 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 100 grams (1/2 cup) caster sugar
• 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 105 grams (3/4 cup) plain flour
• 20 grams (1/4 cup) cocoa powder
• 80 grams (1/2 cup) chocolate chips

Chocolate frosting

• 190 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) icing or powdered sugar
• 20 grams (1/4 cup) cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• Grated chocolate, to decorate, optional

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Grease and line an 8-inch square pan with baking or parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add butter and sugars and beat until pale and creamy. Add the vanilla and egg and beat again until combined. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder and stir until combined. Add the chocolate chips.
3. Place the chocolate batter into your prepared tin and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4.  To make the frosting, sift the icing sugar and cocoa into a large mixing bowl. Add butter and 1 tablespoon boiling water and stir to combine.
5. If the frosting is too thick, add other tablespoon boiling water. Spread frosting over cooled chocolate slice. Sprinkle over grated chocolate. Leave for 10-15 minutes to set. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 slice Calories: 267

Nutrition information is a guide only.

Author: Jessica HolmesCategory: DessertCuisine: Australian

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