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lamingtons

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Debbie Brammer
Saint Albans, WV

I grew up as a child helping my mother and friends make these to take to church at church picnics or luncheons

(1 rating)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For lamingtons

  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 3/4 c
    white sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla essence
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 4 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 c
    cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter melted
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 16 oz
    shredded coconut

How To Make lamingtons

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12 inch rectangular pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup sugar and the vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Pour the batter into the 8x12 inch pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Store overnight to give the cake a chance to firm up before Icing.
  • 3
    To make the Icing: In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. In a saucepan, heat milk and 2 teaspoons butter until the butter is melted. Add the milk to the sugar mixture and mix well to create a fluid, but not too runny, Icing. Procedure: Cut the cake into 24 squares. Place coconut in a shallow container. Using a fork, dip each square into the icing, then roll it in the coconut. Place onto rack to dry. Continue for each piece. The Icing will drip, so place a sheet of parchment paper under the rack to catch the drips.

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