Description
Vanilla cake base + silky custard filling + glossy chocolate ganache—all the classic flavors in easy-to-serve squares!
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup milk
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp cold water (to make slurry)
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Cake Layer
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
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Combine Mixtures: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, stirring just until combined.
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Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan.
Step 2: Prepare the Cream Filling
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Whip Cream: In a bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
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Make Custard: In a saucepan, heat remaining cream until simmering. Mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry and whisk it in. Stir until thickened (1–2 minutes), then cool slightly.
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Fold Together: Gently fold cooled custard into whipped cream. Chill until ready to use.
Step 3: Assemble the Bars
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Layer Cream: Spread cream filling evenly over the cooled cake layer.
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Chill: Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
Step 4: Make Chocolate Ganache
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Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a simmer.
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Add Chocolate: Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until silky and smooth.
Step 5: Top and Serve
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Finish Bars: Pour ganache over the cream layer. Use a spatula to spread evenly.
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Final Chill: Return to the fridge for at least 1 hour.
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Slice & Serve: Cut into squares and serve cold for clean, gorgeous layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American