DessertAustralian

Chocolate Coconut Squares

Name: Chocolate Coconut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 100g Butter; 100g Caster Sugar; 2 Egg; 140g Self-raising Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 2 tablespoons Milk; 100g Plain Chocolate; 25g Butter; 100g Icing Sugar; 100g Desiccated Coconut

Chocolate Coconut Squares is a classic Australian dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Butter, Caster Sugar, Egg, Self-raising Flour, Baking Powder, Cocoa Powder, Milk, Plain Chocolate, Butter, Icing Sugar and Desiccated Coconut, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic Australian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Anzac Biscuits.

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Ingredients

Butter100g
Caster Sugar100g
Egg2
Self-raising Flour140g
Baking Powder1 teaspoon
Cocoa Powder2 tablespoons
Milk2 tablespoons
Plain Chocolate100g
Butter25g
Icing Sugar100g
Desiccated Coconut100g

Step-by-Step Instructions

15 steps

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Step 1

Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.

Step 2

Butter and line the base of a 20cm square baking tin.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy, then beat in the eggs.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Add 1 tbsp of the flour if the mix starts to curdle.

Step 5

Sieve in the flour, baking powder and cocoa and fold in with a metal spoon.

Step 6🥄 Mix

Stir in the milk.

Step 7🥄 Mix

Scrape mix into the tin and level the top.

Step 8🥧 Bake⏱️ 18-20 mins

Bake for 18-20 mins or until the cake springs back when pressed.

Step 9

Allow to cool in the tin.

Step 10

To make the icing, put the chocolate, butter and 4 tbsp water in a pan and gently heat until melted.

Step 11🥄 Mix

Allow to cool slightly, then beat in the icing sugar.

Step 12

Remove cake from tin and peel away paper.

Step 13

Cut into 16 squares.

Step 14

Dip the squares into the icing, then roll in the coconut.

Step 15

Allow to set on cooling rack.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Chocolate Coconut Squares carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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