Chocolate slice

Name: Chocolate slice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 approx
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ⅔ cup desiccated coconut; ½ cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 egg; 10 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup confectioners sugar; 2 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon water

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
16 approx
Calories
195 kcal
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
Australian

Chocolate slice

Sasha Velasquez

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Chocolate slice is an easy to make cookie bar-like Australian treat, perfect as an after school or tea time snack.

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Ingredients

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For base -

1 cup all-purpose flour plain flour
⅔ cup desiccated coconut plus a little extra to top
½ cup brown sugar can also use regular sugar
2 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
1 egg
10 tablespoon butter melted (10tbsp is 1 stick plus 2 tbsp, unsalted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting-

1 cup confectioners sugar icing sugar
2 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
1 tablespoon butter melted, unsalted
1 tablespoon water boiling hot

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 320F/160C.
Butter a dish or deep baking sheet/tin that's approx 11-12in x 7-8in (28-30cm x 18-20cm) and at least 1 in (2.5cm) deep. A 9x9in (23x23cm) square pan will also work. Line it with parchment paper, on the bottom and two longer sides, overhanging the sides slightly and pressing the paper gently into the butter to help it stick.
Mix together the flour, coconut, sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl. Lightly beat the egg and melt the butter. Add both and the vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Put the mixture into the prepared dish and press it down evenly, flattening the top so it's smooth. Bake for approx 20-25 minutes until the firm and the top looks dry.
Towards the end of the baking time, prepare the frosting/icing. Sift the confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl. Add the melted butter and hot water and mix until well combined. Add a little extra sugar/water if needed to make a semi-thick but workable mixture.
Once the base is ready, top with the frosting while it is still hot. Try to spread evenly, right to the corners, but be aware if you try to work it too much the top will become less even. Once done, sprinkle with a little coconut while the frosting is still wet. Leave to cool/firm up before cutting into pieces.
To cut into pieces, it's easier to loosen the short edges of the slice and lift it out of the dish in one piece. Then, cut into whatever size pieces suits (for this size, I suggest 16 pieces).

Notes

Photographs show a half quantity, using a 7 ½ x 5 ½ in dish, but process is the same (everything is simply halved).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 60mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 256IU (5%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	195kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	31mg	10%
Sodium	14mg	1%
Potassium	60mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	256IU	5%
Calcium	12mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%