Coconut Rough Slice

A real-old school charmer, coconut rough slice is built on a soft chocolate biscuit base and topped with a rich and creamy frosting. As if that wasn't enough to whet your appetite, this completely moreish treat can all be made in one bowl. Delicous and convenient - what's not to love?

Actually, calling it a frosting might be giving you the wrong idea. The ratio is pretty much half base, half topping, giving this slice a beautiful balance of the rough and sweet chocolatey coconut goodness.

Being a one-bowl wonder, this is a pretty straightforward bake. When pressing the base down into the baking tin, the best method is a combination of fingertips to press the mixture into the sides and your plams to flatten it out. You'll also want the rough base to still be a little soft when you pull it out of the oven. It's going to firm up as it cools. For spreading the topping across the base, it's best applied with a hot knife, as your mix will be pretty thick and sticky.

Try to keep the slice in the fridge overnight before tucking in to it - it really tastes better the day after you bake.