Easy Chocolate Slice
This recipe is a great introduction to measuring and baking for kids and beginners alike. I have added my almond meal substitution which makes for a wonderful texture and taste to this simple slice. If you’d like to try some other chocolate slices check the links below for my milo slice and chocolate weetbix slice!
Ingredients
- 150 g butter melted & cooled
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup self raising flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
For almond meal variation add 1/2 cup almond meal and take out 1/4 cup plain flour
Method
- Preheat oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Grease and line with baking paper a 20cm x 15cm slice tin
- Measure butter, sugar, egg and vanilla into a bowl
- Stir until combined
- Sift plain flour, self raising flour and cocoa together into the bowl
- Add the coconut and stir until mixture has combined – for almond meal variation add here and mix to combine
- Spread the mixture into the lined pan and press down with the back of a spoon or spatula to even the surface
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until just firm
For the icing
- Sift the icing sugar and cocoa into bowl
- Add the butter and boiling water and stir together until well mixed and spreading consistency
- If too thin add more icing sugar, if too thick add small amount of water until correct consistency
- Spread the icing over the still warm slice and decorate with sprinkles
- Cut and enjoy!
Slice will last 3-4 days in air tight container. If in warm climate best refrigerated to prolong shelf life. Freezes very well for keeping for lunchboxes
See also:
inmyownkitchen.com/chocolate-weetbix-slice/