Pink Lamingtons

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 5
Delightful Pink Lamingtons with a fruity twist
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

butter , melted ( for greasing )
1/2 cup self-raising flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 1/2 cup cornmeal ( see recipe description ) or 1/2 cup rice flour ( see recipe description )
6 eggs , at room temperature
1 cup caster sugar or 1 cup superfine sugar
4 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut
1 cup frozen raspberries , thawed ( reserve 1/3 cup liquid )
6 cups icing sugar or 6 cups confectioners ' sugar
1 cup boiling water
pink food coloring , to color ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
290
Sugar
36g
Fat
12g
Lamingtons are a classic Australian dessert that has been enjoyed for over a century. They consist of squares of sponge cake coated in chocolate icing and rolled in desiccated coconut. They are a beloved treat in Australia, often served at special occasions and celebrations. This recipe puts a new twist on the traditional lamingtons by incorporating raspberries into the icing, giving them a beautiful pink color and a fruity flavor. These lamingtons are perfect for parties or gatherings and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. They are easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container for several days.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.Butter and flour a 9-inch square cake pan.
3.Sift together self-raising flour and all-purpose flour in a bowl.
4.Add in the cornmeal or rice flour and mix well.
5.In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and caster sugar until well combined and pale.
6.Gradually fold in the flour mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
7.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9.Meanwhile, blend raspberries and reserved liquid in a blender or food processor until smooth.
10.Sift icing sugar into a bowl. Gradually stir in boiling water until the sugar has dissolved. Add in pink food coloring and the raspberry puree and mix until well combined.
11.Cut the cooled cake into 16 equal squares.
12.Spread the coconut on a large tray. Dip each cake square into the pink raspberry icing mixture, then roll in the coconut until well coated.
13.Place the lamingtons on a wire rack and let them stand until the icing has set.

PROS

Pink Lamingtons are a delightful twist on the traditional Australian dessert.
The addition of raspberries gives them a fruity punch and a beautiful pink color.
They are a fun and playful dessert to serve at parties or gatherings.

CONS

These lamingtons are high in sugar and calories and should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
They also require some time and effort to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these lamingtons are not particularly healthy, raspberries are a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. Coconut is also a good source of healthy fats.

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