Milk Cocoa Slices

I can provide you with the recipe for preparing delicious milk cocoa slices, kind of like brownies or cocoa cakes cut into slices. It is a simple dessert loved by many. Let’s look at the ingredients and the process together.

Ingredients

• 200 g of sugar
• 125 g of butter
• 2 eggs
• 150 g of all-purpose flour
• 30 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 120 ml of whole milk
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• (Optional) 1 packet of vanillin or vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F) and line a rectangular pan with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and let it cool down.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until foamy. Then incorporate the melted butter.
4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Add the vanillin if you’re using it.
5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the egg and sugar mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix well after each addition until the batter is homogenous.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level with a spatula.
7. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let it cool completely in the pan, then cut into slices as you like.

Curiosity

This type of dessert, like brownies, are typical of American culture. However, their simplicity and richness in cocoa have captured hearts all around the world. Once prepared, the milk cocoa slices can be well preserved for a few days if kept in an airtight container.

If you prefer an Italian touch, you could add some dark chocolate chips or chopped hazelnuts to the basic recipe to enrich the texture. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe!