COCONUT SLICE DESSERT

Coconut Slice Dessert image

Provided by Vickie Parks

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c self-rising flour
1 pinch salt
3/4 c granulated sugar
1 c desiccated coconut (or unsweeeted shredded coconut)
1/2 c butter, melted
1/2 c milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
ICING:
1 1/3 c confectioners' sugar
1 Tbsp butter, softened
2 Tbsp boiling water
1 dash(es) red or pink food coloring
1/2 c desiccated coconut (or shredded coconut)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, sugar, coconut and melted butter. Stir in beaten eggs, milk and vanilla.
3. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before icing.
4. Toward the end of the baking time, prepare the icing: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar and butter. Pour in just enough boiling water to make a thick paste. Add enough food coloring to tint the icing a soft pink. (The icing will harden a little if it sits too long, so it's best to frost the dessert while it's still warm as it's easier to spread.)
5. Frost the cooled dessert with the icing, and sprinkle coconut on top.