The internet, or at least those creepy lobotomised Mum forums, is full of recipes for Weetbix slices so I bit the bullet and chose one. I tweaked it a bit to suit our cupboards but it's not my finest creation by any means, which is why I wasn't sure about posting it here. I think my real problem is that it tastes like the sort of thing that the women's mags perkily say that busy, frazzled housewives are supposed to make - and while it's slowly dawning on me that I AM a busy, frazzled housewife, I'd rather comfort-eat bread and butter than this kind of thing. So while I have an existential crisis about my place in the world, see what you think of this...
Chocolate Weetbix Slice
This is quick, easy and uses up a few dreaded Weetbix. If you can, make this with some raisins or dried fruit tossed in. It'll be really boring otherwise.
125g butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1tsp vanilla essence
2 Tbsp cocoa
1 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
3/4 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup crushed Weetbix (2-3)
Icing
1 cup icing sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
3-4Tbsp milk
1/2tsp vanilla essence
Preheat oven to 160c and line a slice tin with baking paper (leave an overhang so you can lift the whole thing out afterwards).
Melt the butter in a large pot, let cool briefly, then throw in all the other ingredients and mix well. Press firmly into the prepared tin and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the icing, sift the cocoa and icing sugar into a bowl, then add the vanilla and milk. Add a bit more milk if it's not runny enough. Spread over the slice and cut when set. Drop it off at a coffee morning for exhausted mothers.
Oh dear - reckon that creates a crisis for me and all! I love weetbix and the idea of having it in slice form means I could have some even when it isn't breakfast time!!! What does that say about me lol. Thanks for taking part in this months challenge ;0)
ReplyDeleteHmmm, upon reflection this slice isn't all bad - I have managed to eat quite a bit of it today (in the name of research), so perhaps I was a bit hasty this morning. And actually Chele, it would be delicious with a glass of milk for breakfast!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm. Does look like the kind if thing you'd see at our local village fete cake sale, not that that's a bad thing, just a bit odd. I imagine though that it would last about 3 seconds in my home....
ReplyDeleteDown at sister Linda's I found her eating Weetbix for breakfast.. there is something so kiwi and basic and wonderful.. I'll have to buy some and this slice looks just right. Love to you three XX
ReplyDeleteDon't buy any Joan, I'll send you the rest of our packet!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of Weetbix here in the U.S...or maybe I'm just not familiar with it, but any rate, the dessert is so chocolatey, and yummy. I will have to google the Weetbix and see if there is another option to use for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteHm. Worth a go to stop anything going to waste!
ReplyDeleteMmm Weetabix - it's a high treat in our house as we don't usually buy cereal. Think I could justify it for a cake though!
ReplyDeletesometimes boring food is comfort food because my own mum made it - though I am more tempted to make this slice because I too have bought weetbix for a small one who doesn't appreciate that it is good for you and that anyway when you buy a box of cereal you should at least finish it even if you don't really like it!
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