coconut slice dessert
This dessert recipe is a variation of Vanilla Slice, a popular custard-like dessert from Australia. Many various fruit versions are easily found now, and this coconut version is a little more cake-like than custard-based, but it's quite easy to prepare and delicious.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
9 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup desiccated coconut (or unsweeeted shredded coconut)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ICING:
- 1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 1 dash red or pink food coloring
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut (or shredded coconut)
How To Make coconut slice dessert
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.
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Step 2In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, sugar, coconut and melted butter. Stir in beaten eggs, milk and vanilla.
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Step 3Spread mixture into prepared baking dish, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before icing.
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Step 4Toward the end of the baking time, prepare the icing: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar and butter. Pour in just enough boiling water to make a thick paste. Add enough food coloring to tint the icing a soft pink. (The icing will harden a little if it sits too long, so it's best to frost the dessert while it's still warm as it's easier to spread.)
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Step 5Frost the cooled dessert with the icing, and sprinkle coconut on top.
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Category:
Cakes
Category:
Puddings
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Australian
Ingredient:
Sugar
Keyword:
#Coconut desserts
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