S4 E18 Lamingtons - An Australian Sponge Cake

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is lower in caffeine and sugar.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while sweetening effectively.

desiccated coconut

🥗Healthier: shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: toasted oats

Toasted oats provide a similar texture with less cost.

Make a sponge cake and let it cool overnight.

Cut the cooled sponge cake into squares.

Prepare chocolate icing.

Dip each square of sponge cake into the chocolate icing.

Roll the dipped cake squares in desiccated coconut.

Let the lamingtons set before serving.

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