GINGER COCONUT SLICE

Ginger Coconut Slice image

Provided by dale7793

Time 45m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

60 g butter
1 tablespoon golden syrup
1 cup self raising flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
1/2 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup finely shredded coconut
1 egg, beaten
1 cup icing sugar
30 g butter, softened
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, finely grated
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 -2 teaspoon hot water

Steps:

Grease a 19cm x 29cm slice pan.
Line base with baking paper.
Melt the butter and golden syrup in a small pan (or very carefully in the microwave on a low setting, stir well to combine).
Combine the sifted flour, ground ginger, chopped ginger, sugar, coconut and egg in a large bowl.
Pour in the melted butter and syrup mixture.
Stir well to combine and press into the prepared pan.
Cook in a 180 degree C oven, about 15 minutes, or until light brown.
Stand for 5 minutes to firm, then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
ICING: Sift the icing sugar mixture into a bowl.
Add the butter, lemon rind and juice.
Add enough hot water to make it a spreadable consistency.
Spread icing over cooled slice.
When icing has set, cut into squares.