Name: Quick and easy lamingtons
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 350 gram plain madeira or sponge cake; 4 cup icing mixture; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 2/3 cup milk; 20 gram butter, melted; 2 cup shredded coconut

Quick and easy lamingtons

There's no cake more Australian than a lamington, coated in thick chocolate icing and covered in coconut. Save time with this quick and easy version of a classic treat.

Makes 30 Item

Prep

30M

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Ingredients

350 gram plain madeira or sponge cake

4 cup icing mixture

1/2 cup cocoa powder

2/3 cup milk

20 gram butter, melted

2 cup shredded coconut

Method

1.Cut cake into 30 x 3cm pieces.

2.Sift icing mixture and cocoa together into a large, heatproof bowl. Stir in milk and butter. Mix until smooth.

3.Place over a saucepan of simmering water and heat gently, stirring, until sugar dissolves and mixture is of coating consistency.

4.Using a fork, dip cake pieces into chocolate icing. Drain off excess. Roll in coconut to coat. Place on a wire rack and leave to set. Store in an airtight container.

Keep icing over a bowl of warm water to prevent it from becoming too thick.
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