Olgas Lemon Cake Squares - ★Cooking Recipes★

Directions for: Olgas Lemon Cake Squares

Ingredients

cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar

cup (125 mL) rolled oats (not instant)

cup (125 mL) shredded coconut

cup + 1 tbsp (60 mL + 1 tbsp) butter

10 - 12 soda biscuits

1 cup + 1 tbsp (265 mL) flour

tsp (2 mL) baking soda

tsp (2 mL) salt

1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar

1 cup (250 mL) hot water

1 egg

zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp (45 mL) juice)

Directions

1. In large bowl, mix together brown sugar, oats, coconut, cup (60 mL) of the butter, the soda biscuits, 1 cup (250 mL) of the flour, the baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of oat mixture into bottom of 8-inch (2 L) square cake pan.

2. In separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, water, egg, lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth. Let cool.

3. Pour egg mixture into pan over top oat mixture. Top with remaining oat mixture. Bake in 350F (180C) oven until golden, 20 to 30 minutes.

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