Lamingtons Recipe
Delight in the classic Australian treat with these homemade Lamingtons. Soft sponge cake squares are coated in a rich chocolate glaze and rolled in desiccated coconut for a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (220 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating:
- 3 1/2 cups (450 g) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Assembly:
- 2 cups (200 g) desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Making the Cake: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients and milk. Bake until done, cool, and cut into squares.
- Preparing the Coating: Sift sugar and cocoa, then mix with warm milk and butter until smooth.
- Coating the Cake: Dip each square in chocolate, coat with coconut, and let set on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a twist, add jam or cream between cake layers before coating.
- Allow the chocolate to set for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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