Australian Lamington Recipe

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Once the cake has cooled, cut it into evenly sized squares. You should get around 24 squares from the pan.

9. Place the desiccated coconut in a shallow dish.

10. In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.

11. Using two forks, dip each cake square into the chocolate mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.

12. Roll the chocolate-coated cake square in the desiccated coconut until evenly coated.

13. Place the Lamingtons on a wire rack to set for at least 1 hour before serving.

14. Enjoy these delightful Australian Lamingtons with family and friends over a cup of tea or coffee.