Carré rouge/Gateaux Francis/Mauritian Lamington cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while being dairy-free.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Stevia reduces sugar content without sacrificing sweetness.

desiccated coconut

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Toasted oats provide a nutty flavor while being more accessible.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol offers sweetness without calories.

Prepare the cake batter by mixing plain flour, baking powder, melted butter, caster sugar, eggs, and vanilla essence.

Bake the cake until fully cooked and let it cool.

Prepare the buttercream by creaming butter with caster sugar, adding milk and vanilla essence until smooth.

Prepare the coating by dissolving strawberry crystal jelly in boiling water, then mix in coconut powder.

Cut the cooled cake into squares, coat with the jelly mixture, and roll in coconut powder.

Decorate with buttercream and glacé cherries.

Cooking Techniques

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