Chocolate Nut Slice

Submitted by Kate in Katoomba

"Dark chocolate and nuts = slice heaven in my book. This is so scrumptious and easy to prepare and your house will smell like a Belgian chocolate shop."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 250 g unsalted butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups caster sugar
• 1 cup plain flour, sifted
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped
• 3 free-range eggs
• 1 free-range egg yolk
• 225 g good quality dark chocolate

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a small saucepan or a stainless steel bowl over a larger saucepan of simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring until combined.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, yolk and sugar until pale.
4. Fold in the chocolate mixture, flour and nuts until just combined.
5. Spread the mixture into a greased tin (about 20cm x 20cm) and bake for about 25-30 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out moist (but not sticky and wet).
6. Allow to cool in the tin before cutting into rectangles.