Chocolate Lamingtons
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup self-rising flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 None eggs, at room temperature ⓘ
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar ⓘ
- 2 cups flaked coconut ⓘ
- None None FOR THE GANACHE FILLING ⓘ
- 5 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped ⓘ
- 1/3 cup heavy cream ⓘ
- None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE ICING ⓘ
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar ⓘ
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a deep 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper. Line a wire rack with parchment paper.
- Sift flour and cornstarch 3 times into a bowl.
- Beat eggs and granulated sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 8-10 mins, until a ribbon trail forms when beaters are lifted. Gently fold in flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Spread lightly.
- Bake for 15-18 mins, until cake springs back when lightly touched. Turn out onto prepared rack to cool.
- For the ganache filling, combine ingredients in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir for 4-5 mins, until smooth. Remove bowl from heat. Cool slightly. Refrigerate for 30 mins, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until thick and glossy. Using a serrated knife, slice sponge cake in half horizontally. Spread top of one cake half with ganache. Sandwich with remaining cake. Cut into 16 squares.
- For the chocolate icing, place all ingredients and 2 tbsp boiling water in a large bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Place coconut on a large plate. Using two forks, dip each square into icing to coat, allowing any excess to drip off. Roll in coconut to coat. Place on a wire rack. Let stand for 15 mins, until set.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
902
kcal
45% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Low-fat
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).