Chilli Chocolate Lemon Bars

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 18x20cm baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

   Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix the dough.

5. 5

   Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking tray.

   Tip: Make sure to get the dough into all the corners of the tray.

6. 6

   Bake the crust for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

   Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.

8. 8

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and chilli flakes.

9. 9

   Pour the melted chocolate into the baked crust.

   Tip: Use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly.

10. 10

    Drizzle the lemon chilli mixture over the chocolate.

    Tip: Make sure to drizzle the mixture in a zig-zag pattern to create a marbled effect.

11. 11

    Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.