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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Let's Bake
Perfect Chocolate Slice
An easy baked Chocolate Slice with a creamy chocolate frosting.
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
- 75 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Zoe says
I love this so much!! I make it all the time. I use vegan butter and an egg replacer but 10/10
Jessica Holmes says
Aww love hearing that Zoe!
Kay Goldner says
The family loved it
Jessica Holmes says
So happy to hear that!
Bronwyn Dyer says
Very nice chocolate slice lovely not to have coconut,will be making this again,as nice as any slice bought in a coffee shop.
Jessica Holmes says
Love hearing that!
Mojoblogs says
This looks really good! I am excited to try this. I bet this will be amazing. Thinking of putting nuts on this recipe to add more texture. Thank you so much for this! More power! 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
That would be lovely! Hope you enjoy it@
TRACY says
Hi
Just wondering if you can freeze this slice. It’s so yummy that if I don’t freeze some i’ll worried i’ll eat it all!!
Thanks
TC
Jessica Holmes says
Hahaha so glad you like it Tracy! Yes you can freeze it!
millie jasper says
Yummm. I used raw sugar instead of caster, turned out fine just had to add another tablespoon and a half of butter and cream for longer. Absolutely amazing plus super easy!
Jessica Holmes says
So glad you enjoyed it Millie! And great tip re: raw sugar.
Cheryl says
I was looking for a chocolate slice without coconut and came upon your recipe.. The packet of chocolate chips I had in my pantry had mysteriously disappeared (-; and so I substituted a block of Lindt Orange Intense dark chocolate chopped up. It has turned out deliciously chocolatey & particularly nice with the orange/Jaffa taste from the chocolate . Thanks for an easy, scrumptious recipe which I’m sure to make again..
Jessica Holmes says
Ooh a chocolate orange twist! I love it! So glad you enjoyed it Cheryl! ❤️
Amali says
Absolutely yum! I think I messed up somewhere and it turned out quite flat …. divided it and stacked the halves to give it height. Delicious!!!!
Jessica Holmes says
Aww so glad you enjoyed it Amali!! ❤️
Heather says
Made a batch for my after school extra grandchildren. The girls managed to dispense of them in two afternoons, but the boys still like Ginger Crunch best. Thanks for the lovely recipe.
Jessica Holmes says
Aww so glad they enjoyed it Heather! ☺️ Thank you for trying one of my recipes!
Pam Gayford says
Made this recipe on Sunday,took some to my Women’s Institute Crochet group today…All gone,which was Fabulous but I had promised some to my 2 Grandchildren…So made another batch this afternoon took them around after school..Just had a phone call from Granddaughter….All gone…So abit of a theme here.They are sooooooo good they just don’t last..A double batch weighed out to make tomorrow.Thank-you for this Fantastic recipe…
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Pam! Well, what a lovely comment to wake up to! Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so pleased you and your friends and family enjoyed this slice – that’s what baking is all about ☺️ x
Cheryl says
In Canada we call these Brownies! I’m looking forward to trying these and seeing how they stack up against my “old standby”.
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Cheryl! Awesome, I hope you like them! 😊 Take a photo and share with me on Instagram if you can #sweetestmenu
hanifa says
how do i make this in a 9X13 pan?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi! This recipe has been tested in an 8 by 8 inch square pan. To fit into a 9 x 13, you would need to double the recipe and potentially adjust the cooking time, depending on how thick the slice is. Hope that helps!
Sarah Somerville says
Made this today just because the photos looked so good! 😛 Was just as yummy as it looked! x
Jessica Holmes says
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it Sarah! 😊
Dagmara says
Hello Jessica,
please let me know, what are the dimensions of your baking tin?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi there, I used an 8 inch square baking tin. Hope that helps!
Natalie says
Looks so delicious and chocolatey! I love how easy these are to make!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Natalie!