Classic Lamington Recipe/Easy Australian Dessert

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Stevia reduces sugar while maintaining sweetness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Place softened butter in a bowl with the sugar and mix until combined.

Add eggs and mix all together again.

Sift in rising flour and mix to combine.

Add a splash of milk and mix again.

Grease a square baking dish and pour in the batter, smoothing the edges.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Set aside to cool after cooking.

Cut the sponge into squares.

For the chocolate sauce, place icing sugar in a bowl and add cocoa powder, mixing together.

Add melted butter and mix again.

Add boiling water and mix to combine.

Place a baking tray with a wire rack underneath.

Dip the sponge squares into the chocolate sauce to cover them completely.

Roll the chocolate-covered squares in shredded coconut.

Place on the wire rack to set.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens