Chocolate Coconut Slice

This Chocolate Coconut Slice is a true Aussie classic – rich, fudgy and topped with smooth chocolate icing and coconut. With its chewy, brownie-like texture, it’s the perfect sweet treat for lunchboxes, afternoon tea or just when you’re craving something nostalgic. Best of all, this is a quick one-bowl, melt-and-mix recipe made from simple pantry staples. Ready in under 45 minutes, freezer-friendly and easily adapted to be gluten-free, this slice is the ultimate no-fuss family favourite.

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Author: Ange Zahn

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Chocolate Coconut Slice

This Chocolate Coconut Slice is a true Aussie classic – rich, fudgy and topped with smooth chocolate icing and coconut. With its chewy, brownie-like texture, it’s the perfect sweet treat for lunchboxes, afternoon tea, or just when you’re craving something nostalgic.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

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Ingredients

Slice Base:

• 1 cup self-raising flour
• ½ cup sugar (caster or brown)
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 185g butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Chocolate Icing:

• 1 ½ cups icing sugar
• 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 40g butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp boiling hot water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160ºC fan-forced. Line a slice tray with baking paper.
2. Sift flour and cocoa into a large bowl. Add coconut and salt, stir to combine.
3. Pour in melted butter and vanilla, then mix until well combined.
4. Spread mixture into the prepared tray and smooth with damp hands or the back of a spoon.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until set.
6. While the slice bakes, prepare the icing. Sift icing sugar and cocoa into a small bowl. Add butter and vanilla, stirring gently. Add boiling water one spoonful at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.
7. Spread the icing evenly over the warm slice and sprinkle generously with coconut. Leave to cool in the tin, then transfer to the fridge for a few hours to set - this will help the slice cut cleanly without crumbling. Once fully set, slice into neat squares.

Notes

Tips:

• This slice freezes beautifully - just wrap the un-iced slice in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
• For a richer flavour, use brown sugar instead of white.
• Easily adapted to gluten-free by using gluten-free self-raising flour.
• For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

209

Fat

13 g

Sat. Fat

9 g

Carbs

22 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

21 g

Sugar

16 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

85 mg

Cholesterol

27 mg

The nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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