Date and lemon slice

ingredients

• • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, plus extra ¼ cup to serve
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 125 gram butter, melted
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

• Lemon icing

  • 3/4 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 15 gram butter, melted
  • zest of one lemon

method

• • 1

    Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease an 18 x 28cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending sides 2cm above pan edge.

  • 2

    Sift flour into a large bowl. Stir through coconut, dates, sugar and zest. Blend in butter and egg, mixing well.

  • 3

    Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes until firm and golden. Cool in pan.

  • 4

    Lemon icing: Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring until smooth. Spread over cooled slice. Sprinkle with extra coconut and lemon zest. Put aside to set. Serve cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.