There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a homemade peach slice. Soft, sweet and topped with a sprinkle of coconut, this simple recipe brings together pantry staples to create a delicious afternoon treat that feels like home. Perfect for lunchboxes, family gatherings or sharing with friends over a cup of tea, this Peach Coconut Slice is easy to make and even easier to love. With juicy peaches folded through a light buttery cake and a pretty pink icing to finish, it is a beautiful reminder that the simplest recipes are often the most treasured.

• 1 cup of self raising flour
• 1 cup of shredded coconut
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced tinned peaches
• Mix peach juice from tin with milk to make ½ cup of liquid
• 125gm melted margarine or butter
• 2 eggs beaten

Method

Preheat oven to 180°c. Greese & line a slice baking tray.

Drain peaches and save juice (make up ½ cup of combined milk and juice)

Place all dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix together.

Add the juice & milk mixture, eggs, vanilla extract and margarine or butter to the dry ingredients and fold together.

Pour mixture into a greased baking tray and cook for 20-25 minutes.

Allow to cool before icing (icing is optional, as the slice is lovely on it’s own).

Icing

• 1 1/3 cup icing sugar
• 1 tbs butter
• 2tbs boiling water
• 1 drop of pink liquid food colouring
• ½ cup coconut to decorate

Place icing sugar and butter in a bowl, add the boiling water to make a thick paste.  Add a drop of food colouring.  Spread over the top of the slice, then sprinkle coconut over the icing. Cut into squares to serve.

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