Lamingtons are a traditional Australian dessert. This simplified recipe is made with bought sponge cake, sandwiched together with strawberry jam, then dipped in a thin chocolate sauce. A final dusting with desiccated coconut and this Aussie icon is complete.
Sponge cakes | 2 (unfilled about 450g each) | |
Strawberry jam | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Icing sugar | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
Vanilla extract | 1 Tablespoon | |
Cocoa powder | 2 Tablespoon | |
Warm water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Desiccated coconut | 2 Cup (32 tbs) |
Please watch the video for directions.