Chocolate Mud Slices
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with these rich and fudgy Chocolate Mud Slices! Featuring a dense, brownie-like base made with melted dark chocolate, butter, and a perfect balance of granulated and brown sugars, these slices are pure decadence. The recipe is elevated with a silky ganache topping that adds a luscious layer of indulgence. Simple to prepare in under an hour, these slices are perfect for dessert spreads, gifting, or as a make-ahead treat. Easily sliced into 12 servings, they’re ideal for sharing—or savoring solo! With key ingredients like cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, this recipe guarantees a decadent texture and flavor that satisfies all your chocolate cravings. Whether you’re planning a special occasion or just need a chocolate fix, these Chocolate Mud Slices promise to deliver sweetness in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams dark chocolate (chopped)
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 150 grams dark chocolate (chopped, for ganache)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a 9x9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and the 200 grams of chopped dark chocolate over low heat. Stir until smooth, then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.
Add the vanilla extract to the sugar-egg mixture, followed by the cooled chocolate-butter mixture. Stir until smooth.
Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to keep the slices fudgy.
While the slices are cooling, make the ganache by heating the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (do not boil).
Remove the cream from heat and pour it over the 150 grams of chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Once the chocolate mud slice has cooled completely, pour the ganache over the top, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Allow the ganache to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator before slicing into 12 equal portions.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 369.3 g | 473% | |
| Saturated Fat | 215.4 g | 1077% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1201 mg | 400% | |
| Sodium | 2051 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 660.7 g | 240% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.6 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 419.4 g | ||
| Protein | 62.9 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 487 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 60.0 mg | 333% | |
| Potassium | 3269 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
