Chocolate Coconut Slice

This classic Chocolate Coconut Slice recipe could not be any easier to make – or eat! It is made with FIVE simple ingredients and can be ready to enjoy in less than 45 minutes. This Chocolate Coconut Slice makes a delicious snack or special lunchbox treat and it is also freezer friendly. Both regular and Thermomix instructions are included.

I really love making classic recipes from my childhood with my boys and this Chocolate Coconut Slice takes me straight back to the party food tables at my friends birthday parties. 

Why you will love this recipe:

• Freezer Friendly – this slice can be frozen when it is both iced or un-iced.
• Simple Ingredients – you will need just FIVE basic ingredients to make this Chocolate Coconut Slice.
• Quick to Make – this slice takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.
• Versatile – enjoy this slice iced or un-iced.

Ingredients:

Please note you will find the full ingredient list and method in the recipe card below.

• Butter – you can use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe.
• Cocoa – cacao can also be used, your slice will be richer.
• Coconut – I recommend desiccated coconut when making the slice as shredded or coconut flakes will not combine as well with the other ingredients.
• Self-raising flour – you can use plain flour with 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder added.
• Caster Sugar.

How to Make Chocolate Coconut Slice:

1. Melt the butter.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
3. Transfer to slice tray and push down to smooth the surface.
4. Bake
5. Top the baked slice with chocolate icing and decorate.

Expert Tips:

• This recipe is however freezer friendly so you can pop some away to enjoy later (or hide it from the kids!) if you wish.
• I recommend using desiccated coconut for the slice as it will combine with the other ingredients better.
• You will need to let the icing set before slicing into pieces, you can pop it into the fridge to help it set.
• Store this slice in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 7 days.
• I usually decorate this slice with some extra coconut, however you can also use 100s and 1000s or leave it plain if you prefer.

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Chocolate Coconut Slice Recipe

This Chocolate Coconut Slice recipe is made with five ingredients and then topped with a simple chocolate icing. Both regular and Thermomix instructions included.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Cooling Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 58 minutes mins

Course Slices

Cuisine Australian

Servings 24 pieces

Calories 176 kcal

Equipment

• 1 18 x 28cm slice tin
• baking paper

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 cups self raising flour 300 grams
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cocoa
• ▢ 1 & ½ cups desiccated coconut 130 grams
• ▢ 250 grams butter
• ▢ 1 cup caster sugar 220 grams

Chocolate Icing

• ▢ 2 cups icing sugar
• ▢ 1 cup desiccated coconut optional
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cocoa
• ▢ 6-8 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

 

• Preheat you oven to 180°C (fan-forced) and line an 18 x 28cm slice tin with baking paper, making sure to leave plenty hanging over the sides.
• Place the butter into a microwave safe bowl and cook for 30 second spurts until just melted.
• Add the self raising flour, desiccated coconut, cocoa and caster sugar to a large bowl and stir to combine.
• Add the melted butter and stir to combine.
• Press mixture into your prepared tin and place in the oven to bake for 16 – 18 minutes.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
• To make the icing, combine the icing sugar and cocoa, add hot water a tablespoon at a time until your icing is thick but still can be spread using a butter knife.
• Spread icing over the warm slice and sprinkle the coconut over the top before placing in the fridge to chill. Once the slice has completely cooled, cut into small squares and store in an airtight container in your pantry.

Thermomix Instructions

• Preheat you oven to 180°C (fan-forced) and line an 18 x 28cm slice tin with baking paper, making sure to leave plenty hanging over the sides.
• Place the butter (which has been cut into cubes) into your Thermomix bowl and cook for 3 mins, 60 degrees, speed 2 to melt.
• Add the flour, caster sugar, desiccated coconut and cocoa to your Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds on speed 4.
• Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and mix for a further 10 seconds on speed 4.
• Press mixture into your prepared tin and place in the oven to bake for 16 – 18 minutes.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
• To make the icing, combine the icing sugar and cocoa, add hot water a tablespoon at a time until your icing is thick but still can be spread using a butter knife.
• Spread icing over the warm slice and sprinkle the coconut over the top before placing in the fridge to chill. Once the slice has completely cooled, cut into small squares and store in an airtight container in your pantry.

Notes

• This recipe is however freezer friendly so you can pop some away to enjoy later (or hide it from the kids!) if you wish.
• I recommend using desiccated coconut for the slice as it will combine with the other ingredients better.
• You will need to let the icing set before slicing into pieces, you can pop it into the fridge to help it set.
• Store this slice in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 7 days.
• I usually decorate this slice with some extra coconut, however you can also use 100s and 1000s or leave it plain if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Chocolate Coconut Slice, Freezer Friendly, Lunchbox Snacks, Slices

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