Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate tray bake loaded with crunchy chocolate-covered spheres and topped with a silky chocolate ganache, perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an easy and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate-covered spheres, roughly chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole chocolate-covered spheres
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in chopped chocolate-covered spheres and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- For the Topping: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Pour ganache over cooled tray bake and spread evenly.
- Top with whole chocolate-covered spheres, pressing gently into the chocolate.
- Let set for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Add 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules to the batter for richer flavor.
- Substitute chocolate-covered spheres with any coated candy for a twist.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
