Lamingtons Recipe
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Lamingtons

By: bme  
"Lamingtons are little sponge cakes coated in chocolate and grated coconut. A traditional Australian treat that appeals to most. Any firm type of plain cake can be used: butter-cake, pound-cake, Madeira cake or genoise sponge. Note: desiccated coconut is a slightly dried shredded coconut - not sweetened."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages flaked coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12 inch rectangular pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup sugar and the vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well.
  3. Pour the batter into the 8x12 inch pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Store overnight to give the cake a chance to firm up before Icing.
  4. To make the Icing: In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. In a saucepan, heat milk and 2 teaspoons butter until the butter is melted. Add the milk to the sugar mixture and mix well to create a fluid, but not too runny, Icing.
  5. Procedure: Cut the cake into 24 squares. Place coconut in a shallow container. Using a fork, dip each square into the icing, then roll it in the coconut. Place onto rack to dry. Continue for each piece. The Icing will drip, so place a sheet of parchment paper under the rack to catch the drips.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 284 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by AussieCook 
It may help users to know that Australian colonial cooks used this recipe to freshen up STALE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by VIK_FAM 
I am from Australia and this is a great Lamington recipe. These are traditionaly served split... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2003 by DEBSLAM 
Great recipe. As an Aussie i have tasted my fair share and these were a hit at an "aussie... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by COOKWITCH 
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Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2003 by UMMABDULLA 
These ended up tasting good, and my kids liked them, but I had a hard time making them. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by SpanishPrincess 
Love Lamingtons! The only variation i make is slice the already sliced un coated cake and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by Sarah 
I love this recipe! Easy to make, and tastes much nicer than store-bought lamingtons. I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by monica 
delicious and a lot of fun to make with the kids! i'm an aussie and this recipe is authentic! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2005 by KUCHENCHEFINCANADA 
These were really good and fairly easy to make since I used store bought pound cake because I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by ADELIESE 
To paraphrase Marie Antoinette, this cake, properly presented, will most certainly be eaten. MORE

 
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