I love a recipe that packs a punch with all the flavours you hope it will have! This Lemon Coconut Slice is divine, like the only lemon brownie recipe you will ever need!
Nothing worse than a lemon slice with barely any lemon or a coconut slice with only a hint of coconut. But this recipe totally does what it says it will and more! The texture is gorgeous with a lovely moist brownie like consistency. It is also made all in one pot so fewer dishes which is always a bonus!
I have been asked to provide a plate of food for a morning music group once a week so need to get my thinking cap on for some different and tasty recipes to provide each week.
I have decided the inspiration will come from what I have in the cupboard on any given day, this week lemon and coconut was on hand and I came across so many lovely variations of this slice but this was the easiest and nicest with the fewest steps involved – which was important as I was making it all while getting the kids ready for school this morning!
If you love lemon recipes, try my Crunchy Lemon Muffins, they are absolutely delicious with a lovely crunchy lemon sugar syrup topping
Making it all in one pot was great – just melting the butter over the heat and then adding all your ingredients as per the instructions below, pour into the tin and you are ready to bake! I doubled the recipe today and made two slices and it worked well.
I LOVE LEMON IN BAKING, I HAVE SO MANY LEMON RECIPES NOW AND MANY MORE TO COME. HAVE A LOOK AT THIS LIST BELOW AND LET ME KNOW WHICH ONES YOU HAVE MADE.
CRUNCHY LEMON MUFFINS
MAGICAL LEMON CAKE
LEMON BROWNIES
LEMON BARS
LEMON LOAF
Pin It! Lemon Coconut Slice
So if you love Lemon and Coconut then this slice will be perfect for you! Onto the Recipe
Lemon Coconut Slice
Ingredients
- 250 grams butter
- 430 grams (2 cups) caster sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 225 grams (1 1/2 cups) plain white flour
- 90 grams (1 cup) desiccated coconut
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
- 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice
- Icing sugar, to dust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180º C ( 350º F).
- Line a 20 x 30cm brownie or slice pan with a small spray of cooking spray and baking paper (I used our roasting dish).
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in castor sugar, mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well and stir until mixture is thick and glossy.
- Sift the flour over the egg mixture and stir until well combined (lets be honest I almost never sift anything!)
- Stir in coconut, lemon rind and lemon juice.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 – 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean and it bounces back slightly to a gentle touch.
- Set aside in the pan to cool completely.
- Cut into pieces and dust with icing sugar to serve.
- Store in airtight container for 3 days.
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Happy Baking!
Anna
Carla says
Hi, how can I make it Gluten free?
Can you advise if I need to add xantham gum, baking powder? Thanks
justamumnz says
Hi. I’m not familiar with baking with gluten free flour sorry, hopefully you can research to find the right ratios, or choose a gluten free recipe. This recipe relies on the whisking of the eggs for rising like a brownie so doesn’t typically use any baking powder.
Clare says
I intensely dislike coconut. If I omit it how would I tweak the recipe – more flour, less liquid? Please and thank you!
justamumnz says
Hey Clare, so much of the flavour and texture of this recipe relies on both the lemon and coconut, however I have this lovely recipe you may wish to try instead https://justamumnz.com/2014/08/11/delicious-lemon-brownies/
Deborah says
Absolute winner! Love a one pot wonder and delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Delivered to Taupo Foodbank this morning for Good Bitches Baking 🙂
justamumnz says
That’s so lovely to hear
Kirsty says
Made this today and it was absolutely perfect! Super quick and easy to make. So light and soft with the pefect amount of lemon flavour. Simply lovely! Thanks Anna for another fab recipe 😀
justamumnz says
I am delighted to hear that! Thank you
Bev says
Hi could I leave the lemon out completely and just have it as a coconut slice or would it affect the moisture and texture of the cake thanks Bev
justamumnz says
All of the flavour in this recipe comes from the lemon, and it’s not tested as just a coconut slice so no other flavours are included to lift it. So I would perhaps try a specifically coconut slice such as this one – https://justamumnz.com/2021/02/04/coconut-slice/
Rach says
Beautiful lemony slice! The eggs work well as the raising agent and give it a lemon brownie feel. 10/10 ☺️
justamumnz says
Thank you! Love this recipe too.
Sandy says
I also made the recipe and found it to be very dense. I only used 1cup of sugar,but don’t see that as being a problem
justamumnz says
This recipe is lovely and light if made according to the original recipe and method, sorry it didn’t work out that way for you this time.
Michelle says
What is the raising agent then
justamumnz says
The method of mixing together the sugar and eggs is what raises this slice – just like a brownie which does not have baking powder in it.
Elaine says
Made a double batch and ensured I stirred eggs in separately and really well to get that really glossy look (like brownies). Turned out beautifully well – raised to perfection and yum!
Doodle says
Made it several times. We love it.
Philippa says
Easy and delicious – made some to donate as part of my Good Bitches Baking volunteering, and some for lunchboxes. Will definitely add it to my regular baking list.
Judith Leah Grogan says
Most recipes in N.Z. have Baking Powder guess this turns out great without it.
justamumnz says
Yes, the recipe is correct.
Melissa says
Delicious and so easy! Thank you.
Grace says
Hi there followed the recipe irs baking now, so far looks good and smells amazing! I placed the oven at 180 but we have fan forced oven so didn’t realise I needed to turn it down until 10 mins later looked a little burnt. Could you please add conventional for any future readers who like silly me assumed fan force. Can’t wait to try it, I was wondering if you could make a frosting recipe option to go along with the recipe. Thank you
Christine Reid says
Hi, I had made this recipe a couple of times, I only use 1 cup of sugar and it is delicious.
justamumnz says
So pleased you enjoyed it!
Joan Johnson says
Just read your recipe cant wait to make it. I’m going to adapt it into a Gluten free cake as my husband is wheat intolerant. I will add baking powder and Xantham Gum to the mix
justamumnz says
Let me know how it goes.
Erin O'Connor says
Hi, I tried this recipe and it didn’t turn out great. It was heavy and dense not light looking like yours….i assumed that it was because there was no raising agent…but yours looks beautiful. Any suggestions?
justamumnz says
Hi, I’m so sorry to hear that! The initial method of mixing of the sugar and eggs is what causes this one to rise rather than traditional raising agents. It is like a brownie texture rather than a cake however, but shouldn’t be dense as such. Did it still taste ok?
Ruba says
It sounds ? but can we decrease the amount of sugar?
justamumnz says
You’re welcome to amend any recipe. The end result may differ.
Denise says
I’m thinking of trying pineapple instead of lemon along with the coconut.
justamumnz says
Let me know how you go. Watch the moisture content
Tina says
Absolutely perfect every time! I make it every time I get given home grown lemons, don’t like the shop bought/sprayed ones. So I have made the slice at least 20 times and it never failed.
Thank you!
justamumnz says
I’m so pleased to hear it!
Doug O says
Just made it again, been a few times now, just love it and so does everyone else ????
Cynthia Dhemba says
Have tried this many times and absolutely love it! Was wondering if the batter can be frozen for later bake?
justamumnz says
You can freeze it once baked but I wouldn’t freeze it uncooked. It will lose all the air you’ve incorporated for rising etc.
Talia says
Hi there, just wondering if this can be frozen? Looking for recipes that I can make & freeze, plus I have a few lemons extra too!
justamumnz says
Yes it can definitely be frozen. I do that often.
Zoe. says
I followed this recipe as stated but this slice did not turn out well at all. It was very flat and dense. I looked at the recipe and there is no raising agent in it at all? Most of the comments seem to praise this recipe without having actually made it first, so the high star rating is misleading. Would not it make again, I’m afraid.
justamumnz says
I’m sorry the recipe didn’t turn out as you’d hoped. It’s one I make very frequently as have several thousands of others. There is no need for a raising agent as the addition of the eggs and the beating of each addition ensures it rises. Without being there with you it’s hard to know what went wrong for you. Thanks for your feedback.
Dawn says
Hi. I made this recipe last night. I just finished work and decided to have some with a coffee. It is soooooo yum. I absolutely love coconut and lemon so the combination was heavenly. I would recommend this recipe be tried. My 3yr old grandson also went back for more.
justamumnz says
That’s so lovely to hear, thank you for your feedback
Jacqui says
Hi, I wonder is this recipe oven settings for fan assisted ovens
justamumnz says
Ideally you want to use standard conventional bake not fan forced for baking. If you only have a fan oven then you’ll need to set the temperature at least 20C below and watch it.
Brian Miller says
Would it be ok to reduce the sugar content to 1 1/2 cups?
justamumnz says
Yes you can reduce the sugar in many recipes. Sometimes it effects the outcome, flavour, rising or colour. But you can definitely try many do.
Janae Bradshaw says
Great recipe! Made it for a game night and my friends all devoured it haha! I sorta altered the recipe to contain 1/2 cup of coconut and I think next time I won’t put in as much sugar as the recipe calls for. Still a great hit despite my minor changes 🙂
justamumnz says
Great to hear you enjoyed it ☺️
Jane says
Was wondering if this should have a rising ingredient in it eg baking powder?
justamumnz says
Hi, no the recipe is correct. The eggs are the rising agent in this case ☺️
Liedan says
Is it possible to also bake these in muffin form?
justamumnz says
I’m sure you could, they’ll not take long to cook and maybe very flat. I do have a lovely lemon muffin recipe you could do instead. https://justamumnz.com/2014/02/27/crunchy-lemon-muffins/
Lisa says
I made this for the first time today…just out if the oven and it smells delicious but did not rise much…is this to be expected?
justamumnz says
Depends on a few factors, the size of the dish used and how well mixed in the first few steps were. But it doesn’t rise a huge amount no. ☺️
Kristie says
Just wondering if I replaced the butter with vegetable oil, would it still turn out the same?
justamumnz says
Yes you can, but it may not be same quantity of oil, possibly a little less oil, I’ve not tested this recipe so let me know
Tina says
This is so delicious, everyone in my family love it and my kids beg me to make more. Hands down best slice ever.
Giselle says
Just made this and it is super quick and easy! Smells lovely and tastes divine, we couldn’t wait for it to cool down. Was meant for lunchboxes, but it’s almost all gone haha! 🙂
justamumnz says
Ha ha sounds about right! Glad you enjoyed it ?
Giselle says
Just made this super quick and easy slice and it is absolutely delicious! I should have doubled the recipe as it disappeared quickly – hubby and the kids loved it!
justamumnz says
I’m so pleased you liked it!! Can’t wait for our lemons to grow enough to get back into some lemon recipes ?
Suzanne says
Ha, crack up……just to let you know that if you don’t follow the recipe exactly ie cream the butter and sugar instead of melting it, it still works!! I was looking a a number of recipes at once and got confused so after 15 mins hand beating creaming I decided I couldn’t bear to melt it after all my hard work so kept going! I was a little concerned about rising so added 1 tsp baking powder. Turned out beautifully! Will do again but try reading the steps next time ?
justamumnz says
Ha ha funny! I try and do no fail recipes and there you go!!!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
Lemon and Coconut is such a great combination – love it!
Kim @ Land of Zonkt says
YUM! so excited right now as I saw this in the foodie link up and I was thinking this week make up a slice very similar. I like this recipe but I’m thinkin’ a bit of a tropical twist…
I’ll tag you in if I get off my butt and make it 🙂
justamumnz says
Ooh I like the sound of a tropical twist – let me know! 🙂
Joy Love Food says
Yum! Two of my favorite things, lemon and coconut, can’t wait to make these!
justamumnz says
They are delicious, I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Gayle says
Hi Anna, I spotted this on the link up and had to check it out.
Yumm, it looks nice and light in texture and such a simple mix and pour type recipe….love it!
Sinea Pies says
Caster sugar? What’s that please?
justamumnz says
Caster sugar is a finer white sugar. You can however easily use normal white sugar in its place in most recipes. You can in some instances notice that the texture is slightly grainier but in this recipe I would imagine you would hardly notice. 🙂
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
You’ve done it again! I so want this right this very second!!!!
justamumnz says
It’s a goodie Lucy! 🙂
DebH says
We love lemon desserts, this should prove a winner with extra sour lemons.
justamumnz says
Yes – goregeous combination with all that sugar! 🙂
Mandy, Barbie Bieber and Beyond says
That looks beautiful, we love lemon products and have them regularly, definitely going to try this one!
Adele says
Yum! Will definitely be trying this recipe. Did you double these amounts – or is this the double recipe?
justamumnz says
Hi Adele – no this is the basic recipe not a doubled version. 🙂