Step 1

You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.

Step 2

First, melt the cacao butter (finely chop it if it's in big pieces) over a double boiler, stirring/whisking often. Once melted, remove it from the heat.To prepare a double boiler, add a couple of inches of water to a small-medium saucepan and top it with a heat-proof bowl, ensuring the water doesn’t come in contact with the bowl, then bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium to medium-low heat.

Step 3

Stir in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract (if using) and whisk until lump-free.

Step 4

Pour the homemade chocolate mixture into the silicone mold of your choice (using a silicone spatula helps to get it all out of the bowl) and leave it to set for several hours in the fridge or 20-30 minutes in the freezer.

Step 5

When ready, release the homemade chocolate bar from the mold and enjoy!