Chocolate Raspberry Bars

Name: Chocolate Raspberry Bars
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder + 2 tbsp; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/4 cups desiccated coconut; 2 None eggs; 1 cup butter, melted + 1 tbsp; 1/2 cup raspberry jam; 1 cup powdered sugar

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder + 2 tbsp
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups desiccated coconut
2 None eggs
1 cup butter, melted + 1 tbsp
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and line a 7 x 11 inch rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Sift flour and 1/2 cup cocoa powder into a medium bowl. Add sugar and coconut. Add eggs and 1 cup butter and mix well. Transfer 1/2 mixture to prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer. Spread jam over top then place spoonfuls of remaining mixture evenly over jam. Smooth top and bake for 1 hour, or until just firm.
2

To make the chocolate icing, sift powdered sugar and remaining cocoa powder into a medium bowl. Add remaining butter and 2 tbsp boiling water. Mix to a spreadable consistency. Spread icing over hot cake then allow to cool in tray before cutting into squares and serving.