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Lamingtons

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Lamingtons are a beloved Australian dessert made from soft sponge cake squares dipped in rich chocolate icing and coated with desiccated coconut.

Ingredients

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  • 250 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (300 g) self-raising flour
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk
  • 2 cups (200 g) desiccated coconut
  • For the chocolate icing:
    • ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
    • 3 cups (360 g) icing sugar, sifted
    • ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20 cm square cake tin.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Alternately fold in flour and milk until just combined. Pour into prepared tin.
  4. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in tin briefly, then on a wire rack.
  5. Once cooled, cut cake into 16 squares. Freeze briefly for easier dipping.
  6. To make icing, combine cocoa, icing sugar, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
  7. Dip each cake square into the icing, letting excess drip off, then roll in coconut to coat.
  8. Place on a rack or parchment-lined tray to set for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Freezing cake briefly helps with dipping and reduces crumbling.
  • Try filling with jam or cream for a twist.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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