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Lamingtons
Dip, roll, done: the two-step coat that makes a lamington.
classic Australian lamingtonschocolate coconut sponge cubes
The Chemistry in This Bake
Dipping sponge cubes in chocolate icing, then rolling them in coconut — a clear two-step dip-and-coat process.
Learn the full technique →Ingredients
- Sponge cake (day old)
- Powdered sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Butter
- Milk
- Desiccated coconut
Method
Bake a simple sponge a day ahead and cut into even cubes.
Chill the cubes briefly so they hold together.
Whisk icing sugar, cocoa, butter, and milk into a smooth chocolate icing.
Dip each cube in the icing with two forks, letting excess drip off.
Roll the wet cube immediately in desiccated coconut to coat fully.
Rest on a rack until the coating sets.