Description
Lamingtons are a classic Australian dessert made of sponge cake, coated in chocolate and rolled in desiccated coconut.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a baking dish.
- Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Add milk and flour mixture, stir until smooth.
- Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Prepare chocolate icing by mixing powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and water.
- Cut the cooled cake into squares, dip in icing, and roll in coconut.
Notes
- Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.
- Use fresh desiccated coconut for best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lamingtons, Australian dessert, chocolate cake, coconut cake