Lamingtons – True Blue Aussie Lamos
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Description: Lamingtons – True Blue Aussie Lamos, a delightful dessert originating from Down Under, are a quintessential treat that perfectly marries a tender sponge cake with a rich chocolate coating and a generous dusting of coconut. This recipe promises to deliver those iconic flavors and textures that make Lamingtons a beloved Australian classic.
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Dessert, Australian, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
Review Count: 4
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 418.4
- Fat Content: 11.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 99.5mg
- Sodium Content: 119.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 75.8g
- Fiber Content: 3.1g
- Sugar Content: 59.5g
- Protein Content: 5.9g
Recipe Yield: 12 Large Lamingtons
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | eggs |
| 3/4 | cup caster sugar |
| 1 | cup self-raising flour |
| 1/3 | cup cornflour |
| 1/3 | cup hot water |
| 3 | tbsp butter |
| 3 | cups icing sugar |
| 4 | tbsp butter (melted) |
| 1/3 | cup milk |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Batter:
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, then beat them until thick and creamy.
- Gradually add the caster sugar and beat well until the sugar has dissolved.
- In a separate large bowl, mix the self-raising flour with the cornflour.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the butter to the hot water, allowing it to melt.
- Incorporate the flour mixture into the beaten eggs and stir well. Then, add the hot water-butter mixture and combine thoroughly until smooth.
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Baking the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Pour the batter into a greased 23cm square cake tin, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake the cake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack.
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Prepare the Chocolate Icing:
- In a bowl, mix the icing sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Add the melted butter and hot milk to the dry mixture and stir vigorously until a smooth chocolate icing forms.
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Coat the Lamingtons:
- Cut the cooled cake into squares of desired size.
- Dip each square into the chocolate icing, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
- Roll the chocolate-coated squares in desiccated coconut until fully covered.
- Place the coated Lamingtons on a wire rack to allow any excess icing to drip off and the coconut coating to set.
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Optional Step:
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider cutting the Lamington squares in half and spreading a layer of jam before dipping them into the chocolate icing.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the icing has set, your Lamingtons are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them at room temperature alongside your favorite hot beverage for a true Aussie treat.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet indulgence, these Lamingtons are sure to impress with their heavenly combination of moist sponge, velvety chocolate, and crunchy coconut. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey to experience the authentic flavors of Australia’s beloved Lamingtons! 🇦🇺🍰
