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Classic Lamingtons
with Chocolate & Coconut
Soft sponge, chocolate coating and enough coconut to decorate the entire kitchen. Makes 12.
Ingredients (makes 12)
Allergens: Gluten, dairy, egg.
Method
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Bake the sponge
Heat oven to 160°C fan-forced (180°C standard). Line the tin. Beat butter and sugar until pale, beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Fold in flour and milk in alternating additions.
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Cool completely
Bake 22–27 minutes until springy and a skewer comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then on a rack. For easier coating, chill the cooled sponge for 30 minutes.
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Cut
Trim edges if needed and cut into 12 rectangles or squares.
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Mix icing
Whisk icing sugar, cocoa, melted butter and enough boiling water to make a thin, glossy coating.
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Dip and roll
Using two forks, dip each sponge piece quickly in chocolate icing, let excess drip off, then roll in coconut. Set on a rack until the coating firms.