We had a work training day offsite this week and were required to bring along something to share for morning and afternoon tea to keep us going. I wanted to make something sweet, but not too sweet so decided on this lemon & coconut slice. There’s something about the combination of lemon and coconut that I just love! Although I call it a slice, it’s actually almost a cake due to its thick, doughy base, but either way it’s delicious and was very warmly received by my colleagues!
Ingredients List
Slice
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 125 g butter
- 1/2 cup castor sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Zest & juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 cup milk (I use almond milk, but dairy milk is fine too!)
- 2 eggs
Icing
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 tsp margarine
- Juice of half a lemon
Steps
Slice
- Preheat oven to 190C
- Place flour, salt and coconut into a bowl.
- Melt butter and both sugars in a saucepan on low heat.
- Add melted sugar mix to flour mix and stir to combine
- Add the lemon juice and zest and stir through
- Beat the eggs with milk with a fork and then add to the mixture.
- Mix until combined
- Pour into a greased tin and bake for 20 minutes
Icing
- Combine icing ingredients and mix to combine.
- Add small amounts of warm water until you get athick but spreadable consistency
- While the slice is still warm spread the icing on and sprinkle on extra coconut.
- Enjoy!
Step 2: Combine flour and coconut
Step 3: Melt butter and sugars
Step 3: All melted
Step 4: Combine sugar mix and flour mix
Step 6: Add beaten eggs to mixture
Step 8: Pour into tin
Mix the icing
All cooked
Ice and sprinkle on coconut
Do you have a favourite flavour combination?
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I Spy Plum Pie is Liz, an early 30s kiwi-born, Melbourne raised girl who is passionate about the environment and sustainability, food, exploring and learning new things. Join me on my journey to a happy, sustainable life!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies
May 10, 2013 at 11:19 am (12 years ago)I love anything lemony and I am definitely on board with adding coconut to the equation! 😀
I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
May 10, 2013 at 11:23 am (12 years ago)I always add way more lemon if I’m following a recipe – there’s nothing worse than something proclaiming to be lemon but not tasting like it!