Orange Chocolate Caramel Slices

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin with parchment paper.

   Tip: Use a sharp knife to grease the tin and ensure even baking.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder.

   Tip: Use a whisk or spatula to avoid lumps.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, orange juice, and orange zest.

   Tip: Make sure the mixture is well combined and smooth.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.

   Tip: Avoid overmixing the batter.

5. 5

   Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

   Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.

6. 6

   Pour half of the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.

   Tip: Use a spatula to ensure an even layer.

7. 7

   Pour the melted chocolate over the batter and smooth the top.

   Tip: Use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly.

8. 8

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

   Tip: Avoid overbaking the cake.

9. 9

   While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel sauce by heating the heavy cream and glucose syrup in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

   Tip: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 5 minutes.

    Tip: Use a spatula to loosen the cake from the tin.

11. 11

    Pour the caramel sauce over the warm cake and smooth the top.

    Tip: Use a spatula to spread the caramel evenly.

12. 12

    Let the cake cool completely in the tin before slicing and serving.

    Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut the cake into slices.

13. 13

    To make the orange glaze, whisk together the confectioner's sugar, orange extract, and 10ml of orange juice until smooth.

    Tip: Adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more orange juice or confectioner's sugar.

14. 14

    Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled cake slices.

    Tip: Use a spatula to spread the glaze evenly.