DOUBLE CHOC & COCONUT TRAYBAKE

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Pair creamy milk chocolate with coconut for a match made in heaven, then decorate with more coconut and a drizzle of white chocolate

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 12 squares

Number Of Ingredients 12

200g unsalted butter , softened
100g golden caster sugar
100g light brown soft sugar
3 large eggs
60g desiccated coconut
200g self-raising flour
100g Greek yogurt
½ tsp coconut flavouring (optional, see tip below)
200g milk or dark chocolate , chopped into small pieces
200ml double cream
40g white chocolate , melted
handful of coconut flakes, toasted, or desiccated coconut or sprinkles

Steps:

  • Line a 22 x 28cm rectangular cake tin with baking parchment. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
  • First, prepare the topping. Put the milk or dark chocolate pieces in a large heatproof bowl. Heat the double cream in a medium pan until just steaming, then slowly pour over the chocolate, whisking until the chocolate has melted and the mix is smooth. Leave to cool slightly, then chill for 1 hr 30 mins until soft, but still spoonable.
  • Beat the butter, sugars and ¼ tsp salt together in a stand mixer or using an electric whisk for 5 mins, or until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the desiccated coconut, flour, yogurt and coconut flavouring, if using, and briefly beat until just combined. Spoon the mix into the tin, smooth the surface using the back of a spoon, then bake for 30 mins until golden and firm to the touch. Leave in the tin to cool completely.
  • When fully cool, spread over the chocolate topping, then drizzle with the white chocolate and scatter over the toasted coconut flakes. Chill for around 15 mins until the topping is set. Cut into 12 squares, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 23 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

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