lamington recipe

 

It's Australia Day here tomorrow but

as I don't really celebrate Australia Day and

I'll be at work anyway I thought I'd take some

lammos in for my workmates.

 

Lamingtons are readily available in lots

of shops but until you've tried a real one

you just haven't lived.

 

This recipe was shared with me by a lovely neighbour

who has quite a reputation for them.

I've made them a few times from her instructions

and they are the best I've ever had.

 

Make the sponge cake the day before as it is

 less likely to crumble when you coat it.

 

Sponge ~

3 eggs, 1/2 cup castor sugar, 3/4 cups sifted s/r flour

1/4 cup sifted cornflour, melt 1 tsp butter in 3 tbs hot water.

 

Beat eggs until light. Gradually add sugar and beat

for about 10 minutes until it is thick.

Sift dry flours over the egg mix and

fold them in lightly , be gentle.

Fold in butter and water.

Pour into greased 11" x 7" tin and bake

at 180c about 1/2 hour.

 

Chocolate Icing ~

 Sift 500g icing sugar with

1/3 cup cocoa and add 1tsp melted butter and 1/2 cup milk.

Mix until icing is smooth.

 

Cut your day old sponge into even pieces.

Use a fork to dip into the icing and hold over

the bowl until it stops dripping.

Carefully toss the iced squares in coconut and let set

on a wire rack until dry.

 

These can be frozen too but are best eaten fresh

with a lovely cup of tea.