The boys are back to school today so I’ve made a yummy slice for their lunchbox treat. It’s probably more suitable for eating at home… but I wanted something special to pop in with their lunch so I could send them off to school with a smile. Both boys are more fond of staying at home than going anywhere!

I’ve made a similar slice to this before but I think this one is more delicious, despite the fact that I accidentally left out the self-raising flour.

Coconut Raspberry Slice
from ABC Far North Queensland Site

90g butter
1/2 cup castor sugar
1 egg
2/3 cup plain flour
1/4 cup SR flour
1 tablespoon custard powder
3/4 cup raspberry jam

Topping
2 cups coconut
1/4 cup castor sugar
2 eggs

Line a 32 x 28cm lamington tray with foil.

Then line base with a strip of baking paper, allow paper to extend over the narrow end of the tray

Cream butter and sugar, until light and fluffy. Add egg, mix well. Gently beat in flours and custard powder.

Press mixture into tray.

Spread jam evenly across base.

For the topping put all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Sprinkle across Topping.

Bake at 180 degrees for 35 – 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Allow to cool completely before removing from tray.

Cut into squares, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.