Australian-Inspired Lamington Cake

[pato2ya]

G'day, dessert aficionados! Transport yourself to the land Down Under with this Australian-Inspired Lamington Cake. This delightful dessert is a twist on the classic Australian lamington, featuring light and fluffy sponge cake squares coated in a layer of rich chocolate ganache and rolled in desiccated coconut. With its irresistible combination of chocolatey sweetness and coconut goodness, this lamington cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself. Let's dive in and elevate your dessert experience with this delicious fusion creation!

Ingredients:

For the Sponge Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

For the Coating:

• 2 cups desiccated coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Cake Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch square baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare the Sponge Cake:
   • In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
   • In another mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
3. Bake the Sponge Cake:
   • Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
   • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
4. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
   • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
   • Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over them. Let it sit for a few minutes.
   • Stir the mixture until smooth and glossy, creating the chocolate ganache.
5. Assemble the Lamington Cake:
   • Once the cake has cooled, remove it from the pan and cut it into squares of desired size.
   • Dip each cake square into the chocolate ganache, ensuring it is fully coated.
   • Roll the ganache-coated cake squares in desiccated coconut until evenly coated.
   • Place the coated cake squares on a wire rack to set the ganache and coconut coating.
6. Chill and Serve:
   • Once the chocolate ganache has set, chill the lamington cake squares in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
   • Serve chilled and enjoy the deliciously sweet and coconutty flavors of this Australian-inspired lamington cake!

These Australian-inspired lamington cake squares are a delightful fusion of chocolatey goodness and coconutty sweetness, perfect for indulging in a taste of Australia's beloved dessert tradition. Enjoy them as a special treat for any occasion and savor the irresistible flavors with every bite!

 

[iwantbulalo🍖]

For a quick hack, I chilled the cake squares in the freezer for a bit before dipping them in ganache. Made the coating process smoother!

 

[Stark]

G'day, dessert aficionados! Transport yourself to the land Down Under with this Australian-Inspired Lamington Cake. This delightful dessert is a twist on the classic Australian lamington, featuring light and fluffy sponge cake squares coated in a layer of rich chocolate ganache and rolled in desiccated coconut. With its irresistible combination of chocolatey sweetness and coconut goodness, this lamington cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself. Let's dive in and elevate your dessert experience with this delicious fusion creation!
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Ingredients:

For the Sponge Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

For the Coating:

• 2 cups desiccated coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Cake Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch square baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare the Sponge Cake:
   • In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
   • In another mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
3. Bake the Sponge Cake:
   • Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
   • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
4. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
   • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
   • Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over them. Let it sit for a few minutes.
   • Stir the mixture until smooth and glossy, creating the chocolate ganache.
5. Assemble the Lamington Cake:
   • Once the cake has cooled, remove it from the pan and cut it into squares of desired size.
   • Dip each cake square into the chocolate ganache, ensuring it is fully coated.
   • Roll the ganache-coated cake squares in desiccated coconut until evenly coated.
   • Place the coated cake squares on a wire rack to set the ganache and coconut coating.
6. Chill and Serve:
   • Once the chocolate ganache has set, chill the lamington cake squares in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
   • Serve chilled and enjoy the deliciously sweet and coconutty flavors of this Australian-inspired lamington cake!

These Australian-inspired lamington cake squares are a delightful fusion of chocolatey goodness and coconutty sweetness, perfect for indulging in a taste of Australia's beloved dessert tradition. Enjoy them as a special treat for any occasion and savor the irresistible flavors with every bite!

This Australian-inspired lamington cake looks so yummy! Has anyone tried filling it with a layer of raspberry jam? Can't wait to make this for my next tea party!

 

[Keith_]

Just baked an Australian-inspired Lamington Cake – fluffy sponge, chocolatey coating, and coconut sprinkles, a delightful treat with a Down Under twist!