Description
This classic Lamington Cake features soft sponge squares coated in rich chocolate and rolled in coconut. It’s a nostalgic and indulgent dessert perfect for tea time, special occasions, or as a make-ahead sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 ounces dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pan and level the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely in the pan.
- For the coating, melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Whisk in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth and glossy.
- Cut the cooled cake into squares. Dip each square in the warm chocolate coating, let excess drip off, then roll in shredded coconut.
- Place on a tray and let set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to easily lift the cake from the pan.
- Cool cake completely before dipping to prevent crumbling.
- Keep chocolate coating warm while dipping to maintain consistency.
- Use finely shredded or desiccated coconut for best results.
- Freeze for longer storage; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Lamington
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
