Chocolate Petits Fours

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 20x20cm square baking tin.

2. 2

   Melt the butter and dark chocolate together over a bain-marie.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and caster sugar.

4. 4

   Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and mix well.

5. 5

   Fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.

7. 7

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting into squares.

9. 9

   Sift icing sugar over the cooled squares before serving.

10. 10

    Optional: Decorate with fresh berries or edible gold leaf for an extra touch.