Ginger Coconut Slice

Vintage Women's Weekly

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Grease a 28cm x 18cm lamington tin well and/or line with baking paper.

Step 2

Melt butter and golden syrup over low heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 3

Sift flour, ginger, sugar and coconut into a bowl. Add lightly beaten egg and stir.

Step 4

Pour in melted butter and syrup. Mix well. Press into base of prepared tin.

Step 5

Bake in a moderate oven for about 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and firm. Cool in pan.

Step 6

Sift icing sugar into small heatproof bowl.

Step 7

Soften butter. Stir butter, rind and enough juice to icing sugar to make a stiff paste. Stir over hot water until spreadable.

Step 8

Spread icing over slice and leave to set.