How to Cook Lamingtons in 5 Minutes

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Lamingtons –Are you ready to embark on a delicious adventure that involves a heavenly combination of sponge cake, chocolate, and coconut? Yes? Fantastic! Let’s dive into the world of lamingtons, those delightful little squares of joy that are as fun to eat as they are to make. Here’s everything you’ll need to whip up these scrumptious treats—hold onto your taste buds!

Every lamington recipe you’ll ever need

First, let’s feast our eyes on this delicious image of lamingtons topped with creamy white chocolate bliss:

Delicious lamingtons topped with white chocolate cream

Now that we’ve given you a visual appetizer, let’s get serious. Here’s what you’ll need to make your very own lamingtons:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (150g) plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup (135g) castor sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
  • 200g dark chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup (90g) desiccated coconut

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a square cake pan with baking paper. It’s time to make some magic happen!
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl, cream the butter and castor sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy—don’t skip this step; it’s where the magic begins!
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract. Look at that batter—so creamy, so dreamy!
  4. Now, gently fold in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Once just combined, pour the batter into your prepared pan!
  5. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Allow it to cool in the pan for a bit before transferring it to a wire rack. Patience, my friend—good things come to those who wait!
  6. After it’s cooled completely, cut the sponge into squares. Dunk each square into the melted chocolate, coating it generously. Roll the chocolate-covered delight in the desiccated coconut and place on a plate. Voila!

And there you have it—the perfect lamingtons! Enjoy your creations with a cup of tea or coffee, and watch your friends and family raving about them. Enjoy every crunchy, chocolatey bite, and don’t be afraid to share (or not)!