How to Make Delicious Coffee Date Slice
Coffee Date Slice is a great frugal recipe that is easy to whip up for afternoon tea. Coffee and Date together may sound like a strange combination – but it is totally delicious. The sweetness of the dates and the crisp coffee icing is a match made in heaven!
Method
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Dissolve coffee in 1 tablespoon boiling water, mix with all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
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Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
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Sift flour into bowl, add brown sugar. Add diced butter and rub together with flour and sugar. It should resemble breadcrumbs. This will take about 5 minutes.
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Line a slice tray with baking paper.
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Place half the flour, sugar and butter mix in the slice tray.
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Press into base with your hands to smooth. Yes it's fine, this will cook and set keep going.
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Now with remaining flour mix add dates, milk and egg mix together with wooden spoon.
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Pour evenly over the base.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden brown.
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Once cooled ice with coffee icing and slice.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Coffee Date Slice is suitable for freezing for up to 6 months or keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Replace the coffee with brown sugar to change to caramel icing for the kids.
