Debbie's Chocolate Slice Recipe

Name: Debbie's Chocolate Slice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup self-raising flour; 3 tablespoons cocoa; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup desiccated coconut; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 130 g butter, melted; 1 egg, lightly beaten; glace cherries (optional); 2 ½ cups icing sugar; 2 ½ tablespoons cocoa; 40 g butter, softened; 2 ½ tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup self-raising flour
3 tablespoons cocoa
¾ cup sugar
½ cup desiccated coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
130 g butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
glace cherries (optional)
2 ½ cups icing sugar
2 ½ tablespoons cocoa
40 g butter, softened
2 ½ tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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["Preheat oven to 180C (350F).", "Sieve flour and cocoa into a mixing bowl.", "Add sugar and coconut.", "Mix in vanilla extract, butter and egg.", "(I do the mixing in the food processor, but a wooden spoon in a big mixing bowl will do just as well).", "The mixture should now resemble moist breadcrumbs.", "Empty mixture into a shallow, greased lamington (bar) tin measuring approximately 27cm x 17cm (11"" x 7"").", "Using your fingers, spread mixture evenly into tin.", "If you need help to get it smooth on top, use the back of a spoon or roll the side of a glass over it, but don't press down too hard.", "It doesn't have to be perfectly smooth.", "Now bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until slightly firm.", "While it's baking, make the icing sugar by combining all the ingredients in a bowl and beating with an electric mixer.", "While the slice is still warm, spoon over icing and smooth out evenly.", "Allow it to cool a little more and then sprinkle over some more coconut and, if you like, decorate with glace cherries.", "While still warm-ish, cut into squares, but don't remove the squares until it's completely cool."]

945

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup self-raising flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, ¾ cup sugar, ½ cup desiccated coconut, and more.

Yes, Debbie's Chocolate Slice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Debbie's Chocolate Slice

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