Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a greased 20cm (8-inch) square baking pan.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar until pale and thick.
- Fold the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Sift the flour and salt into the batter and fold gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or almonds, reserving some for topping if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the baked slab cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into sugar. For a nut-free version, you can replace the nuts with dried fruit or simply enjoy plain. These delights can be made a couple of days in advance; the flavor improves after a day. They can be frozen for up to 2 months, and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking enhances the chocolate flavor.
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