2 Place butter, sugar, egg and essence in a medium bowl. Stir well. Add combined sifted flours, cocoa and coconut. Stir to combine. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Press mixture firmly over base.

3 Cook in a moderate oven (180°C) for about 30 minutes, or until firm. Remove and cool pan on a wire rack.

4 To make icing, place icing sugar and cocoa into a bowl. Add butter and water. Stir until spreadable.

5 Spread icing over top of slice. Sprinkle with chocolate bits and extra coconut. Allow to set.

6 Remove slice from pan. Cut into rectangles and serve.

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