How to make Lamingtons cake at home?

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Lamingtons are a delightful Australian treat - fluffy vanilla sponge squares dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut! Making them at home is easier than you might think, and there are variations to suit different skill levels and preferences. Here's a general guide to get you started:

Basic steps:

  1. Cake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a square baking pan. Whip up a light and fluffy batter with eggs, sugar, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and melted butter. Bake until golden and a skewer comes out clean (around 25 minutes).
  2. Chocolate: While the cake cools, prepare the chocolate sauce. Melt butter and stir in cocoa powder, icing sugar, and milk until smooth and glossy. You can adjust the consistency to your liking - thicker for a fuller coating, thinner for a lighter dip.
  3. Coconut: Spread shredded coconut in a shallow dish.
  4. Assembly: Cut the cooled cake into squares. Using a fork or skewer, dip each square in the chocolate sauce, letting any excess drip back. Roll in the coconut to coat evenly. Chill for about 15 minutes to set the chocolate.

Tips and variations:

  • For a richer chocolate flavor: Use dark chocolate in the sauce or add a teaspoon of coffee extract.
  • Want mini lamingtons? Cut the cake into smaller squares or use a mini muffin pan.
  • Make it fruity: Add raspberry jam or strawberry coulis to the center of the cake squares before dipping in chocolate.
  • No gluten? Use gluten-free flour blend for the cake.
  • Dairy-free? Choose dairy-free chocolate and milk alternatives for the sauce.

Resources:

For detailed instructions and visual guidance, check out these recipe resources:

Have fun baking and enjoy your delicious homemade lamingtons!

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