Nutty Chocolate Squares
Quick and easy nutty chocolate squares recipe made in a 25x35 cm pan. A delicious treat with rich chocolate flavor and crunchy nuts, perfect for snacks or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 Hand mixer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking pan 25×35 cm (10×14 in )
Ingredients
- 80 g Flour 80 g flour (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) (1¼dl) all-purpose
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- 100 g Butter (3.5 oz)
- 135 g Sugar (⅔ cup) (1½dl) Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
- 75 g Roughly chopped nuts (⅔ cup) (1½dl)
Instructions
- Start by mixing the flour and baking powder in a small bowl. Set it aside. This helps the baking powder spread evenly later on.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will give your squares a soft, tender texture.
- Now, add the egg and mix well.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, vanilla sugar (or essence), and a pinch of salt. Sifting helps avoid lumps and keeps the batter smooth.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until everything is just combined, but don’t overmix.
- Line a 25×35 cm (10×14 in ) baking pan with parchment paper. Spread the batter evenly into the pan.Roughly chop your favorite nuts and sprinkle them generously over the batter.
- Place the pan in the middle of the oven and bake at 175°C for about 15 minutes. Check around the 12-minute mark to make sure it doesn’t over-bake. The cake should be firm but still soft when done.
- While the cake is still warm, cut it into 5×5 cm ( 2 x2 in) squares. It’s easier to cut while it’s warm, and you’ll get clean, neat pieces.
