A cake version of Australia's beloved national treat with chocolate and coconut coating.

Preparation
35 min.
Baking Time
35 min.
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium

Instructions

1

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy

2

Beat in eggs one at a time, then fold in flour and baking powder alternating with milk

3

Bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 35 minutes until golden and springy

4

Cut cake in half horizontally and sandwich with raspberry jam

5

Mix icing sugar with cocoa powder and enough water to make a thick coating consistency

6

Pour chocolate icing over the cake, ensuring all sides are covered

7

Roll the glazed cake in desiccated coconut until completely covered

Ingredients

12 Servings
  • butter, softened 200 g
  • caster sugar 200 g
  • eggs 4
  • plain flour 200 g
  • baking powder 2 TL
  • milk 100 ml
  • icing sugar 300 g
  • cocoa powder 50 g
  • desiccated coconut 100 g
  • jar raspberry jam 1

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Frequently asked questions

How many servings does Australian Lamington Cake make?

The recipe Australian Lamington Cake is designed for 12 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.

How long does it take to make Australian Lamington Cake?

Preparation takes about 35 minutes and baking about 35 minutes – roughly 70 minutes in total.

How long does Australian Lamington Cake keep?

Australian Lamington Cake tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.

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