Description
This Chocolate Crunch recipe delivers a rich and indulgent chocolatey treat with a perfect crumbly texture. Featuring simple ingredients like melted butter, cocoa powder, and sugars, it bakes into a delightful bar with a crunchy sugared top that’s perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 170g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for the tin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten
Dry Ingredients
- 170g caster sugar
- 225g self-raising flour
- 25g cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the tin: Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Butter a 20cm square baking tin and line it with baking parchment to prevent sticking.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a bowl, stir together the melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the caster sugar, self-raising flour, and cocoa powder thoroughly.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet butter and vanilla mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture together until combined.
- Add egg and blend: Add the beaten egg to the batter and beat again until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Transfer and finish batter: Press the batter evenly into the prepared baking tin. Brush the surface lightly with water to help the granulated sugar stick.
- Add topping: Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar evenly over the top of the batter to create a crunchy crust.
- Bake: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is firm and a skewer inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and leave the chocolate crunch to cool slightly in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then slice into squares and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to get clean cuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For extra richness, you can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter before baking.
- If you prefer a less crunchy top, omit brushing with water and granulated sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: chocolate crunch, chocolate bar, baked chocolate dessert, easy chocolate recipe, cocoa bake, chocolate squares
