dessertAustralian

Lamingtons

Name: Lamingtons
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 250 g Flour; 200 g Sugar; 150 g Butter; 4 pieces Eggs; 120 ml Milk; 2 tsp Baking powder; 1 tsp Vanilla; 400 g Icing sugar; 50 g Cocoa powder; 150 ml Hot milk; 250 g Desiccated coconut; 1 pinch Salt

Lamingtons is a classic Australian dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Flour, Butter, Eggs, Milk, Baking powder, Vanilla, Icing sugar, Cocoa powder, Hot milk and Desiccated coconut, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Australian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Anzac Biscuits.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 45 minCook: 30 minServes 12

Rate this recipe

Be the first to rate

0 likes

Ingredients

Flour250 g
Sugar200 g
Butter150 g
Eggs4 pieces
Milk120 ml
Baking powder2 tsp
Vanilla1 tsp
Icing sugar400 g
Cocoa powder50 g
Hot milk150 ml
Desiccated coconut250 g
Salt1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

Interactive Cook Mode: Click any step or circle to check it off as you cook.

Step 1🥄 Mix

Beat the butter and sugar pale, add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.

Step 2

Fold in the sifted flour with the baking powder and salt, alternating with the milk.

Step 3🥧 Bake

Pour into a square tin and bake at 180 °C for twenty-eight minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.

Step 4

Cool it completely and leave the sponge uncovered overnight.

Step 5

Cut it into five-centimetre cubes.

Step 6🥄 Mix

Whisk the icing sugar with the cocoa and hot milk to a thin icing that runs off a spoon in a stream.

Step 7

Dip each cube on two forks, let it drain and roll it in coconut. Leave them to set for an hour.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Lamingtons carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

Recipe Feedback & Reviews

Have you tried making this recipe? Share your experience, modifications, or tips with fellow cooks!

Please log in to leave feedback on this recipe.

Community Feedback (0)

No feedback yet. Be the first to share how this recipe turned out!