Chocolate Slice

 

This is our favourite slice. It's so easy to make and tastes delicious, it can also be used as a dessert with ice cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

For the base

  • 150 g butter melted & cooled
  • 200 g (1 cup) brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 60 g (½ cup) plain flour
  • 45 g (⅓ cup) self-raising flour
  • 30 g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
  • 40 g (½ cup) desiccated coconut

For the icing

  • 200 g (1 ½ cups) icing sugar
  • 30 g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
  • 20 g butter finely chopped
  • 2 tbs boiling water you may need to add extra water if your icing is very thick and difficult to spread
  • 2 tbs extra desiccated coconut for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line with baking paper a 20x20cm square tin.

2. Place butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in a bowl, stir until combined.

3. Sift flour and cocoa into bowl, add the coconut. Stir until mixture has combined.

4. Spread mixture evenly into pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until just firm.

5. To make the icing, sift icing sugar and cocoa into bowl.

6. Add butter and boiling water, stir together.

7. Spread warm slice with icing.

8. Sprinkle remaining coconut over slice.

Notes

  • Don't overbake - the slice should be just set when you remove it. It will firm up as it cools.
  • Let the melted butter cool slightly before adding egg to avoid scrambling.
  • If the icing is too thick, add an extra splash of boiling water to loosen.
  • Sprinkle the coconut on top before the icing sets so it sticks.
  • Use baking paper to easily lift the slice out of the tin.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Place baking paper between layers to stop them sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

NB: recipe from Bake Play Smile
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