Chocolate Caramel Slice Recipe
Compared to this well-known version of chocolate caramel slice, our slice has a greater ratio of caramel to base. To achieve this, we make the caramel using the standard one can of condensed milk but make a thinner base. We also like the caramel layer to be thicker (in height), so we bake the slice in a smaller pan.
Base
112g (1/2 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar
56g (2/3 cup) desiccated coconut
100g (2/3 cup) self-raising flour
85g butter, melted
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (160 degrees Celsius fan-forced).
Grease a 20cm square cake pan and line the base and sides of the pan with baking paper.
Stir brown sugar, coconut, and flour together in a large bowl until well combined. Add butter and mix until well combined. Firmly press mixture into prepared pan using the back of a spoon.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and slightly risen.
Set base aside to cool for about 10-20 minutes (while making caramel). Leave oven on.
Caramel Filling
30g butter
40ml (2 tablespoons) golden syrup
395g (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
Place butter and golden syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. When butter has melted, add condensed milk. Stir constantly over medium heat for about 9-12 minutes, until caramel thickens.
Gently spread caramel evenly over base. Return to oven for a further 10-12 minutes (a 1/2cm border of lightly browned caramel should form around the edges of the slice).
Allow slice to cool to room temperature.
Topping
150g milk or dark chocolate, melted (we use Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate)
Melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Spread melted chocolate over caramel.
Refrigerate slice until chocolate is just set, about 20-30 minutes. Remove slice from pan and cut into squares. We use a hot, dry knife to cut the slice (fill a tall glass with hot water, dip knife in water for a few seconds, and wipe dry with a clean tea towel).
Store slice in an airtight container in the refrigerator. © www.exclusivelyfood.com.au
The following photo was submitted by Paul. Thanks Paul!
64 Comments:
Had a go at making this slice but left the chocolate off the top as not a big choc fan. My housemate and boyfriend fought me for the last piece. Absolutely delicious!
Absolutely loved the recipe. Delicious! You girls should put out a book!
When I made this, no one in my flat could get enough, apparantly its the best slice they have EVER had (I'm not kidding, they beg me to make it)
Used the caramel recipe to fill one of those flans from the supermarket. Very quick and easy. Didn't last very long. Love the recipe.
o my gosh like actualy the BEST slice i have ever had! thankyou so much! such a fantastic recipe!!
Hey Hey Hey how bloody yum was that!!not a crumb left on the plate VOTE 1
I find it's really easy to cut this slice if you flip it over and cut through the base first. That way the caramel doesn't squish everywhere.
can you use evaporated instead of condensed milk?
hey used this recipe very easy boyfriend and kids love it!!!
Hi Anonymous,
Unlike evaporated milk, condensed milk contains a large amount of sugar. Evaporated milk would not be a suitable substitute for the condensed milk.
Hi I made this and everyone who I gave it to couldn't get enough! Thnx it was a great recipe. It was finished within an hour but I would like to know how long it would last in the refrigderator? I'm planning to make it for the kid's class party but I have no time to make it on the day.
We store this slice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
This was fantastic, kids loved it! I used my mirowave to cook the caramal it took about 3 minutes, stiring every 40 seconds, turned out great and saved burning a pot! Great recipe!!1
this was yummmy but i lyk to change it toppings one time add coconut n others withe choclate n snicker bars all melted together mmmmmm yummy!
this is a splendid recipe which should be used by all!
thank you very much !!!!!now this is the third time i have made it FANTASTIC, so easy to make and keeps in the fridge. Not for long though as it gets eaten very quickly ...........
a friendly hint for everyone who adores this slice....add a tablespoon of oil to the chocolate before melting and it will be much easier to cut through!
Um i made the slice and it wasn't the best but still yummy!!!
Hi thanks for the great recipe, i've been hanging out to try it and its lived up to the expectation. Absolutely delicious. Thanks.
Oh god, it's the nicest thing I've ever tasted! I cant believe I made it! My partner wants me to make it every week but we'd be the size of houses if I did! Definately one for special occasions!
The best I have tasted! I make it heaps and it freezers really well.
Made it and it tasted really good but the caramel layer did not turn out as thick as the picture any hints?
Made the caramel slice turned out well but melted the chocolate for too long and stuffed it up a bit, but very yummy.
Made for work and everyone loved it. I whisk the caramel constantly so it doesnt get lumpy.
How would I go about freezing this? And how do I defrost it?
Thanks for your help.
This slice is awesome!!! Any other great recipes?
In reply to the comment on the thickness of the caramel layer:
If you mean the height of the caramel layer, did you use a 20cm square baking pan? The caramel layer will be thinner if a larger baking pan is used.
If you are referring to the consistency of the caramel, you will get a thicker consistency if you increase the stovetop cooking time.
We freeze pieces of the slice in an airtight container and transfer them to the fridge to defrost. Freeze the pieces in a single layer, or layer them between sheets of baking paper etc.
it was one of the best recipes ever
really easy to make and tastes great!!
awesome recipe, i put hazelnuts in the base...great caramel recipe
Made this for the first time on Tuesday - best version of this slice ever!!! Had to make another batch the following day it went so fast......
Great recipe - easy to follow. Have made it for the second time now. Delicious and simple to make! Enjoy recipes from this web site.
Made it for my husband's birthday, everyone loved it, 10/10!!! Was easy to make and will make again soon!
I make lots of differnt caramel slice recipes but this had to be the best one yet!!!!
OMG!!! This slice is so devine! Easy and just so so yummy! I sucks that the yummiest are the biggest thigh builders!!! :)
May sound very stupid but I'm not a fan of coconut so does it taste really strong in the slice? Or is it just a hint ?
You can taste the coconut in this slice, but we wouldn't say it is the dominant flavour. However, if you don't like other slices that contain about 2/3 cup coconut then you probably won't like this one! As an alternative, you could make a shortbread base.
Love this recipe! forgot to let the base set before pouring the caramel over..! Still tasted greattttt!!
love it!
looks yummi ill try it 2night this is a realy good site im putting you im favs peace out xoxo
Your recipes are great, only thing I would be even better is a rough estimate of how many slices this recipe makes!
i thought the caramel slice was a quick and easy thing to cook if u r having people over soon! it was very delicious and cant wait to make it again!!!!!!!!!
these sound AMAZING, ut i have a ad experience of sticky things sticking to the pan... willthe caramel stick a lot,or will it be easy to clean?
When cut into 4cm squares, this slice yields about 25 pieces.
If you line the base and sides of the pan with baking paper, the caramel shouldn't come into contact with the pan.
This slice is the first I've ever made myself. My husband and children all love it, I have made it over and over again. I got lazy and bought a premade one last week. Never again, it was no where near the qaulity of this. Thanks for provideing such fantastic, easy to make recipes, keep up the great work!
This was my first slice i've ever made and it was magnificent! I had a mate from footy around for tea, and pulled out the slice for sweets, and he loved it. He now has the recipe and i'm making it again this weekend.
Keep up the good work!
This slice is delicious!! I took some leftovers to work & they dissapeared within an hour. It was an extremerly easy recipe to make - even for a novice like me!
how do I stop the Dairy Milk chocolate topping going thick like a paste when melting??
When melting chocolate, the texture can be ruined by overheating or by contact with even a tiny amount of water. What method did you use to melt the chocolate? Did you use very low heat? Did any water get into the chocolate? If you try again, ensure that your utensils are dry and use very gentle heat (chocolate melts at about body temperature).
tried making this with the coconut and although it was nice I would prefer a shortbread base
can you provide a recipe/instructions on how to do this (can you include the temp for oven etc) as dont want to mess it up by burning base.
caramel topping delicious.
Unfortunately, we don't currently have a recipe for a shortbread base. However, this recipe may be suitable.
i used malt biscuits on bottom for base, excellent and so easy.
The Caramel on the slice was still kinda runny would that be because i left it a bit long in the oven? But it was still very yummy.
The longer the caramel is cooked, the thicker it should become. If your caramel was runny, then you could try increasing the stovetop cooking time.
This recipe is fantastic!!
Everybody loved it!!
this recipe made last years thanksgiving extra special. thanks alot guys.
I really want to make this slice but I was just wondering, will it turn out the same if I use plain flour?
The slice won't be the same if you use plain flour instead of self-raising flour; however, it should still taste nice. Do you have any baking powder? If so, you could make self-raising flour by adding 1 1/3 teaspoons of baking powder to a 2/3 cup measure, and then filling the cup with plain flour.
this was an awesome slice made it for a friends bday and the only drama was that the carmel developed little burnt bits all through it even though i had it on medium and stired constantly
anything i may gave done wrong???
thanks
Hi Antony,
We recommend using a saucepan with a thick or heavy base to help prevent the caramel from burning on the bottom of the pan. If you notice the caramel starting to catch on the bottom of the pan, you can reduce the heat and stir more vigorously to prevent it from burning.
Did you use an electric cooktop or a gas cooktop? We have an electric cooktop and the times and temperatures given may need to be adjusted if you are using gas.
This recipe is divine and so easy to make! I also cheated and made my caramel in the microwave which took about 3 mins, stirring every 30 seconds.
Thanks girls.
SO NICE!
I don't normally comment on recipes, but had to do it for this one. I am not much of a baker, this was simple to make. Made a huge batch that only lasted about 48 hours in the house.
Made this just yesterday. It was going great, until the caramel started sticking to the bottom of the pan. I didn't have any golden syrup in the house, so being the inexperienced cook, I replaced it with manuka honey. It went all lumpy and porridge-like and brown. It now tastes of manuka honey, but it is quite delicious!
oh my god, i have this overwhelming craving for this slice right now! The problem is, i don't have any golden syrup.. are there any substitutes for it or is it possible to just leave it out? pls help!
Heyyy i was wondering if u can sub the golden syrup and the condensed milk im 13 and i cook every thing in our house thnx
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