Recipe by Molly
at missmollymakes.com
Aussie Chocolate Coconut Slice
Chocolate Coconut Slice is a popular Aussie snack. A rich chocolatey, almost brownie-like slice topped with a thick fudgy chocolate frosting.
Servings: 24 Slices
Calories: 185kcal
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- hand mixer or spatular
- fine mesh strainer / sifter
- lamington pan (20x30cm / 12x8 inch)
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 187 g (¾ cup) lightly salted butter melted
- 220 g (1 cup) brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 (1) large egg
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) vanilla extract
- 130 g (¾ cup) plain flour
- ¼ tsp (¼ tsp) baking powder
- 38 g (5 tbsp) cocoa powder
- 60 g (⅔ cup) shredded or desiccated coconut
For the Icing:
- 200 g (1½ cups) powdered icing sugar
- 30 g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
- 25 g (1½ tbsp) lightly salted butter softened
- 2-3 tbsp (2-3 tbsp) warm milk
Extras:
- 3+ tbsp desiccated coconut for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a lamington pan (20x30cm / 12x8 inch).
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
- Sift in the plain flour, baking powder and cocoa, then add the shredded or desiccated coconut. Mix until the batter is well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the slice is just firm. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs or should spring back very slightly when pressed with a finger.
- While the base is baking, clean the large bowl and sift in the icing sugar and cocoa. Add the butter and a little warm milk, then stir until the icing is smooth and well combined. Add more milk or icing sugar until you get a nice smooth paste.
- Once the base is done baking, Allow it to cool for 10 minutes then spread the icing over the warm base. This will help create a smooth even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining desiccated coconut over the warm icing, allowing it to stick. Allow the chocolate coconut slice to cool completely in the pan or place in the fridge for 20minutes. The icing will set as it cools.
- Once cooled, lift the slice out using the baking paper and cut it into squares or bars. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg