Classic Lamingtons
Traditional dish · Australian
The quintessential Australian treat, these Lamingtons feature a light sponge cake dipped in chocolate icing and rolled in desiccated coconut. A true classic for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour1.5 cups
- Granulated sugar1 cup
- Eggs3 large
- Milk0.5 cup
- Butter0.5 cup
- Baking powder1.5 tsp
- Vanilla extract1 tsp
- Powdered sugar3 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder0.5 cup
- Butter0.25 cup
- Milk0.5 cup
- Desiccated coconut2 cups
- Saltpinch
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Once cooled, cut the cake into 1-inch cubes.
- 9
Prepare the chocolate icing: In a saucepan, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
- 10
Place desiccated coconut in a shallow dish.
- 11
Dip each cake cube into the chocolate icing, ensuring it's fully coated. Let excess icing drip off.
- 12
Immediately roll the iced cake cube in the desiccated coconut until evenly coated.
- 13
Place the coated Lamingtons on a wire rack to set. Allow the icing to firm up before serving.
