Chocolate Orange Squares Recipe

Celebrate Purim with these irresistible chocolate orange squares! This festive recipe, adapted from a beloved Jewish holiday cookbook, delivers rich, gooey chocolate balanced by a bright citrusy orange flavor. Perfect for sharing (or not!), these squares are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste of Purim magic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 299.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Orange Squares

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How to Make Chocolate Orange Squares

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 6 ounces (170g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter. Stir until smooth and completely melted.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a large mixing bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Whisk in 2 large eggs, 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup (60g) orange marmalade until well combined.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before glazing.
  8. For the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 3 ounces (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter.
  9. Stir in 2 tablespoons (30ml) light corn syrup until smooth and glossy.
  10. Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled cake.
  11. Grate the zest of 1 orange over the top of the glaze.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
  13. Cut into 3-inch squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

90g

Fat

56g

Carbs

11g

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