Chocolate Rum and Raisin Slice

I think the rainbow cake well and truly cured me of my baking persuasion for the last little while. Because I have had very little desire to get into any kind of baking since. But I knew something would have to break the drought and inspire me to get the oven cranking again. Something extra sweet and rich and super simple to whip up. So this delicious slice it was. I have a real taste for Rum and Raisin chocolate, always have. I love the Cadbury's Old Jamaica block and enjoy a good Rum and Raisin flavoured ice-cream too. Scott is also a big fan, so I don't see this one lasting too long. It got me thinking though, I wonder if it's a tad irresponsible to let my four year old scrape the bowl with a wooden spoon... when it's a rum infused sweet? Hmmm. 

Chocolate Rum and Raisin Slice

125g butter, chopped coarsely

200g dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely

1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar

1 cup (170g) coarsely chopped raisins

2 eggs, beaten lightly

1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour

1 tablespoon dark rum (I used Bundaberg)

Preheat oven to 160 degrees. Grease 20cm x 30cm rectangular pan.

Stir butter, chocolate, sugar and raisins in medium saucepan over

low heat until chocolate is melted.

Cool to room temperature.

Stir remaining ingredients into chocolate mixture; spread mixture into pan.

Bake about 30 minutes; cool slice in pan before cutting.

Dust with icing sugar.