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Delicious Coconut Slice, classic and simple but absolutely divine!

Published February 4, 2021, Updated April 5, 2024

White tiered plate with slices of white coconut slice and cranberries and a white plate with a piece of slice and a decorative fork

 

I love trawling through old fundraising cook books, this is where you find the real treasure, recipes that have been tried and tested over many years and shared for others to enjoy. 

A hand holding a piece of coconut slice

 

This is one such recipe, I have added a few little changes as I tend to do! But the basic slice is absolutely lovely. Today I have added cranberries as it is a lovely addition for taste and texture but you can absolutely leave them out. 

two tiered white serving plates with coconut slice

 

You will not believe how often I am asked in coconut recipes what people can use to replace the coconut, in this case just make another recipe. It is a coconut slice and perfect as is!

 

I have loads of lovely slices you can choose from that are coconut free, sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

 

What I love about this recipe and many from years gone by is how truly simple it is, incredibly quick to come together and using pantry basics. 

You will need:

  • Flour

  • Coconut

  • Milk

  • Sugar

  • Baking Powder

  • Salt

  • Butter

  • Eggs

  • Vanilla

 

The original recipe does not call for any baking powder, I have only added a small amount just to give it a lovely light finish, it is fine without. I have also added vanilla as I just love adding that stuff everywhere! 

 

 

To complement the subtle coconut flavour I have iced this with a lovely lemon icing, you can use vanilla or even passionfruit icing would be lovely! 

Ingredients used for lemon icing, see recipe card for details

 

As I mentioned above I have added cranberries which are not in the original recipe, please feel free to omit this. 

To bake this one is so easy, simply add all the dry ingredients, then the butter & vanilla, and finally the eggs and milk and stir to combine 

Process photos showing how to make coconut slice

You want to cook this until it springs back to a light touch and is a lovely light golden brown. 

Once the slice has cooled you can then ice it, as I mentioned above I have used a lovely simple lemon icing and then sprinkled this with coconut. 

process photos showing coconut slice being iced and sprinkled with coconut

 

Once the slice is completely cold you can then slice it and store it in an airtight container. 

Sliced Coconut Slice

 

If you love coconut recipes check out this lovely Lemon Coconut Slice, such a delicious recipe, and one I make all the time. Just like a lemon brownie.

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe, be sure to let me know in the comments below once you have made it. 

Easy Coconut Slice Recipe 

Coconut Slice

Coconut Slice

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Delicious classic coconut slice with a lovely lemon icing.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Plain White Flour, 150 grams
  • 1 Cup Desiccated Coconut, 90 grams
  • 3/4 Cup White Sugar, 155 grams
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 125 grams Butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
  • 1/2 Cup of Milk, 125 mls
  • 2 Eggs, Medium, beaten
  • OPTIONAL
  • 1/2 Cup Cranberries
  • ICING
  • 1 1/2 Cups Icing Sugar, 200 grams
  • 1 teaspoon melted butter, 5 mls
  • Zest of one Lemon, cleaned and dried
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, strained, 30 mls
  • 1-2 teaspoons of water (if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven to 180C Bake (355F)
  2. Prepare a 23cm x 23 cm slice tin with baking paper and set aside (I like to spray my tins first with cooking oil to help paper stick
  3. In a large bowl add the flour, coconut, sugar, salt and baking powder (and cranberries if using) and stir to combine
  4. Add to this the melted butter and vanilla and stir until just combined
  5. Add to this the milk and beaten eggs and stir through well until fully combined
  6. Pour this into the prepared slice tin and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until it springs back to the touch and is lightly golden brown
  7. Allow the slice to cool in the tin for 30 minutes before preparing the icing.
  8. In a medium bowl add the icing sugar, lemon zest and melted butter and stir to combine
  9. Add to this the lemon juice
  10. If required add tiny amounts of water until the icing is the desired consistency, think slightly thicker than runny honey
  11. Spoon this icing onto the slice and carefully spread with a knife until smooth
  12. Sprinkle over this a little extra desiccated coconut if you desire.
  13. Leave icing to set for at least 2-3 hours until the slice is completely cold and the icing a little firmer
  14. Remove from the slice tin, peel off the baking paper and carefully place on a cutting board
  15. Slice into small squares and store in an airtight container
  16. Will last 4 days if stored properly
  17. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 226Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 131mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 2g

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Cuisine: New Zealand / Category: Slices

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Comments

  1. Aimee says

    Hi there
    This recipe looks delicious
    I’m going to try it
    I try not to use refined sugar do you think I could replace it with maple syrap or Boney? Being a liquid I thought maybe I take the milk out and use the maple instead? Or half half ?
    Thanks

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  2. Trish says

    Hi team – I made this yesterday – delicious, easy and GONE!
    I tripled the mixture (as there’s 7 adults in my home), didn’t alter the time – it was perfect.
    My children likened it to a lemon lamington that parties on the inside.
    Thank you so much Just a Mum – delish!!

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  4. christine Grosveld says

    This morning i made the Coconut Slice. I followed the recipe, but for some reason it didn’t rise like yours.
    Just wondering what went wrong. I will try it again, and hopefully get a better result.
    Loved the Quiche Lorraine.

    Reply

    • justamumnz says

      It doesn’t really need to rise this one as more like a brownie. As long as it cooked through and still felt light and tasty I’d call it a win!

      Reply

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