"Strawberry Lamingtons - a.k.a. Strawberry Coconut Cake Squares - moist cubes of homemade vanilla cake get soaked in a combination of strawberry jello and jam and then rolled in coconut. An easy, pretty and very tasty treat that kids will love...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2/3 cup vegetable oil
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1/3 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature
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3 tablespoons good quality vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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Approximately 4 cups dried shredded coconut
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2 small packages Strawberry Jello
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1 1/2 cups water ((3/4 cup boiling plus 3/4 cup cold))
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1 cup strawberry jam