Description
This Easy One Bowl Coconut Lemon Slice is a soft, chewy, and zesty treat made without a mixer—perfect for lunchboxes, morning tea, or whenever you crave a sweet, tangy homemade bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 cup white sugar
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 125g (1/2 cup) butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Icing:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Extra desiccated coconut, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20cm x 20cm (8-inch) square baking tin with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine self-raising flour, coconut, sugar, and lemon zest.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice. Stir until just combined — no mixer needed!
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix icing sugar with lemon juice to form a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled slice and sprinkle with extra coconut.
- Once set, slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- This slice keeps well in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- You can double the recipe and use a larger baking dish for more servings.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg