Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) self-raising flour
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
For the Icing:
- 1 cup (200g) icing sugar, sifted
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coating:
- 1 cup (120g) desiccated coconut
- 50g dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
Make the Cake:
- Preheat oven: to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and milk. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Make the Icing:
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the icing sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assemble the Lamington:
- Dip in icing: Dip each cake square into the icing, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Coat in coconut: Roll the iced cake squares in the desiccated coconut to coat.
- Drizzle with chocolate: Drizzle the coated lamingtons with melted dark chocolate.
- Chill: Let the lamingtons chill for a few hours before serving.
Enjoy your homemade lamingtons!
[Optional: You can add a pinch of salt to the cake batter for enhanced flavor.]
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate for the cake.
- Experiment with different flavors of icing, such as strawberry or lemon.
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour and a healthier oil.
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