Lamingtons

Lamingtons,very popular in Australia,is a sponge cake in the shape of a cuboid that is dipped in a sweet chocolate icing and then rolled in desiccated coconut.Enjoy as a dessert or serve with morning or afternoon tea.

Lamingtons

Recipe taken from Huletts Sugar

* Prep. Time : 50 minutes
* Cook Time : 25 – 30 minutes
* Makes : 16 squares


 Vanilla Sponge :

• 2 Large Eggs
• 1 cup Castor Sugar
• 1/2 cup Oil
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Essence
• 1 1/2 cup Flour, sifted
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 cup Milk

Chocolate Coating :

• 1 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup Hot Water
• 1 1/2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 tbsp Butter OR Margarine
• Desiccated Coconut, for coating 

Vanilla Sponge :

• Whisk the castor sugar and eggs in a mixer until light and fluffy.
• Add the oil and vanilla essence, and mix well.
• Add the sifted flour and baking powder to the mixture alternatively with the milk.
• Pour the creamed mixture into a greased pan (I used 10" x 7" pan) and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown. 

• Allow to cool and cut into squares.

Chocolate Coating :

• Heat the sugar, cocoa, butter and water until bubbly. 

• Allow to cool, then dip the sponge squares into the sauce and roll in the coconut. 

• Place the Lamingtons on a wire rack to dry and then store in an airtight container for several days. 

Thank you for stopping by! Enjoy!!!