Lamington

A light, fine-crumbed sponge cake coated in a thin layer of chocolate icing that soaks slightly into the cake. The desiccated coconut provides a distinct grainy and crunchy texture.

• Prep time: 30 min
• Cook time: 25 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 642
• Protein: 11 g
• Carbs: 83 g
• Fat: 29 g

Ingredients

• 2.7 piece Egg ( at room temperature )
• 100 g White sugar
• 0.7 tsp Vanilla extract
• 33.3 g Minimum butter sweet ( melted )
• 100 g Wheat flour ( sifted )
• 0.7 tsp Baking powder
• 66.7 ml Whole milk
• 33.3 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 133.3 g Icing sugar ( sifted )
• 100 g Shredded coconut ( dried )

Instructions

1. Whisk eggs

   Whisk eggs with white sugar and vanilla extract vigorously. The mixture should triple in volume, turn pale, and form a thick ribbon when the whisk is lifted.

2. Fold in dry ingredients

   Sift the wheat flour and baking powder over the eggs. Gently fold in with a spatula using a rotating motion to avoid deflating the batter.

3. Add butter and milk

   Melt the butter and mix it with a small portion of the batter, then pour it back into the main bowl. Add the whole milk. Mix just enough to combine.

4. Bake the sponge

   Pour into a rectangular tin. Bake at 180°C. The cake is ready when golden and it springs back after a light touch.

5. Cutting

   Cool completely, ideally overnight in the fridge to firm up the crumb. Cut into clean 5 cm squares.

6. Icing

   Mix icing sugar (missing) with unsweetened cocoa powder, a bit of melted butter, and boiling water. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon without being too thick.

7. Coating

   Dip each cake square into the chocolate, drain briefly, then immediately roll in desiccated coconut (missing) until fully covered.

Chef's tips

• Bake the sponge a day ahead; it will be much easier to slice without crumbling.
• Use two forks for dipping the cakes to keep your hands clean and the coconut coating pristine.

Storage

Keep for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in a cool place. They are often better the next day.