Chocolate and Coconut Slice

Makes 16

Equipment Required

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• Weighing scales

• Baking tin

• Large mixing bowl

• Baking paper

• Small mixing bowl

• Sieve

• Measuring cups

• Oven gloves

• Large spoon 

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Ingredients

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• 3 Weetbix

• 1 cup desiccated coconut

• ½ cup caster sugar

• 1 cup self-raising flour

• 2 tablespoon cocoa

• 150g unsalted butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

• 1½ cups icing sugar + 1 tablespoon cocoa

• 3 tablespoons hot water

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Method

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• Pre-heat oven to 180C.

• Line baking tin with baking paper.

• Place Weetbix in a large mixing bowl and break into small pieces. 

• Add coconut and sugar to Weetbix and sift over flour and cocoa.  Stir well.

• Melt butter in microwave for 30 seconds.  Pour butter over dry ingredients.  Mix well.

• Spoon mixture into baking tin and press down to level.

• Bake for 15 minutes or until firm to touch.

• Sift icing sugar and cocoa into a small bowl. Add hot water and stir well.

• Ice slice while still hot.

• Cut into squares and enjoy!

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