Lamington Layer Cake Recipe: A delightful Australian treat

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Sweet Layers and History: The Cultural Significance of Lamington Layer Cake

The Lamington, a delightful Australian treat, is a sponge cake layered with jam and rolled in chocolate icing, then coated in desiccated coconut. Its history is a blend of culinary innovation and cultural heritage, believed to have originated in the late 19th century when Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland, accidentally created the dessert from leftover cake. This humble yet indulgent cake has become a symbol of Australian dessert culture, often enjoyed during special occasions and community gatherings.

Ingredients:

• • For the Sponge Cake:
    • • 1 cup (125g) plain flour
    • • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • • 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, softened
    • • 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
    • • 2 large eggs
    • • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
    • • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• • For the Filling:
    • • 1 cup (250g) raspberry or strawberry jam

• • For the Chocolate Icing:
    • • 2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
    • • 1/2 cup (40g) cocoa powder
    • • 1/4 cup (60ml) boiling water
    • • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter

• • For Coating:
    • • 2 cups (200g) desiccated coconut

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch square cake tin.

In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Pour into the tin and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool and slice in half horizontally.

Spread jam between layers and sandwich them together.

For icing, mix powdered sugar, cocoa, and boiling water, adding butter until smooth. Dip the cake in the icing and roll in coconut.

Let set before slicing and serving.

Indulge in a taste of Australia with this layered delight, a cake rich in flavor and history.

Source: www.buyaussiestuff.com/category/cooking
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