Name: Date and lemon slice
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
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

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.

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