How do I make lamingtons without coconut?

Explore the alternative version of Lamingtons without the classic coconut coating. Try our coconut-free recipe today!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Lamingtons without coconut. Items include: Flour Sugar Eggs Vanilla extract Baking powder Salt Milk Unsalted butter Unsweetened cocoa powder Powdered sugar

Flour 1½ cups
Sugar 1 cup
Eggs 3 large
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Baking powder 2 teaspoons
Salt pinch
Milk 1½ cups
Unsalted butter 3 tablespoons
Unsweetened cocoa powder ⅓ cup
Powdered sugar 2 cups

Take note
Be careful while handling the hot chocolate mixture to avoid burns. Also, keep an eye on the baking time to prevent the Lamingtons from overcooking.

1

Prepare the Sponge Cake

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a square baking pan. In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of sugar, 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add 1½ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cake is golden and springs back when lightly touched.

2

Cut and Assemble the Lamingtons

Once the sponge cake has cooled, cut it into square pieces of your desired size. In a saucepan, heat 1½ cups of milk and 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter until the butter has melted. Remove from heat and whisk in ⅓ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth. Dip each cake square into the chocolate mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, and place it on a wire rack to set. Repeat with all the cake squares.