Chocolate Chip Cake Bars with Salted Chocolate Glaze

Chocolate chip cookies were invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938 when she added chopped chocolate to her cookie dough, expecting it to melt and create chocolate cookies. Instead, the chocolate chips retained their shape and the chocolate chip cookie was born.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Chocolate Chip Cake Bars with Salted Chocolate Glaze

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Dessert Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake bars are cooling, prepare the salted chocolate glaze. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
7. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake bars, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
8. Allow the glaze to set for about 1 hour before cutting into bars and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.