Here’s a classic Australian Chocolate Slice (the old-school lunchbox favourite 🇦🇺🍫)
🍫 Australian Chocolate Slice
Ingredients
Slice
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1 cup self-raising flour
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1 cup desiccated coconut
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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125 g butter, melted
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½ cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla essence
Chocolate Icing
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1½ cups icing sugar
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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1½–2 tbsp boiling water
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1 tbsp butter, melted
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Optional topping: desiccated coconut or chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease or line a slice tin.
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In a bowl, mix flour, coconut, brown sugar, and cocoa.
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Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
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Press mixture evenly into the tin.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until firm but still soft.
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Let cool slightly.
Icing
7. Mix icing sugar and cocoa. Add melted butter and boiling water until smooth.
8. Spread over warm slice.
9. Sprinkle with coconut or sprinkles if desired.
10. Allow to set, then cut into squares.
Tips
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For a chewy slice, don’t overbake.
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Add walnuts or choc chips for a twist.
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Keeps well in an airtight container for several days.
If you want, I can share a no-bake version, a school canteen style, or a modern brownie-style twist 😊
