Australian Lamingtons
Description: An Aussie classic! Soft sponge cake squares dipped in chocolate icing and rolled in desiccated coconut. Sometimes filled with jam or cream, lamingtons are a nostalgic treat perfect for afternoon tea or special occasions.
Recipe of: Joe Gurto Jr.
Recipe of: All Aussies
Total time: 20 minutes
Number of servings :30
Serving size: 1 square
Ingredients
The easy way
Ingredients
- 1 slab sponge cake (one day old) 9″ x 12″ (25cm x 30cm)
- 4 cups icing sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 – 3 cups desiccated coconut
Method
To make the icing
- Cool the cake for at least half an hour in the Fridge or Freezer, then cut into 2 inch (5cm) squares or fingers
- Combine the Sugar and Cocoa in a large bowl
- Heat the milk and butter in a saucepan until the butter is melted.
- Add to the sugar/cocoa mixture and mix to a fluid yet not runny consistency
To put it all together
- Make a production line of Sponge Fingers, Chocolate Icing mixture in a bowl, coconut in a shallow container or plate, and a cooling rack with paper underneath.
- Using a fork dip the sponge fingers into the icing, roll it in the coconut covering it well, and then place on to the rack to dry.
- Once they have dried, place in an airtight container and leave to “mature” for at least a few hours, preferably overnight, before eating.