Snow Balls (Lamington copy)

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 1
Snow Balls (Lamington copy) Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

40 g butter
4 tablespoons caster sugar
1/2 egg
1 cup self-rising flour
120 ml milk
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/3 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa
1/2 cup desiccated coconut

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
197
Sugar
14g
Fat
9g
Snow Balls are a classic Australian dessert that are similar to Lamingtons. They are essentially small squares of sponge cake that are dipped in chocolate and then rolled in desiccated coconut. The resulting dessert is sweet, moist, and delicious. It's the perfect treat to share with friends and family, and can be enjoyed any time of day or night. Whether you're looking for a dessert to serve after dinner, or simply want to indulge your sweet tooth, Snow Balls are a great choice.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a lamington tray with butter.
2.Beat butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
3.Sift the self-rising flour over the mixture and add the milk and vanilla essence. Mix well to combine.
4.Spoon the mixture into the greased tray and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
5.Allow the cake to cool, then cut into small squares.
6.In a mixing bowl, combine the icing sugar and cocoa. Add boiling water to the mixture and mix well to a smooth consistency.
7.Dunk each square of cake into the cocoa icing mixture, then roll it in the desiccated coconut. Place the Snow Ball onto a wire rack to set.
8.Once set, serve and enjoy!

PROS

A sweet and delicious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Can be stored in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

CONS

Can be high in calories and sugar, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Snow Balls may not be the healthiest dessert option, they do offer some benefits. Coconut, one of the main ingredients in this recipe, is rich in fiber and can help to improve digestion. Additionally, coconut has been linked to improved brain function.

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