CAKE IN THE HOUSE

When only chocolate will do, bake these moist, coconutty squares for an oh-so-satisfying cocoa nibble.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT SQUARES Serves 9 150g coconut oil, melted and cooled 200g soft light brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract or essence 60g plain flour 45g self-raising flour 30g cocoa powder 40g desiccated coconut, plus extra for scattering (optional) For the topping: 100g dark chocolate 100g soft, but not liquid, coconut oil 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan 160C/Gas 4. Using a little of the coconut oil, grease and line a 20x20cm tin. 2 Place the rest of the coconut oil, the sugar, egg and vanilla extract in a bowl and stir until combined. 3 Whisk the flours and cocoa in a separate bowl to remove any lumps, then stir in the desiccated coconut. Make a well in the centre, pour in the coconut oil mixture and stir until completely…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025

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