There are great reasons to celebrate about being an Australian. Well, I guess the best way to begin with is to feast your palates for the delectable and ultimate Australian favourites.
Lamington Recipes are on our top list. We hear you, right mums, today is one of your favourite occasions to bake. Well, I guess Lamington has a reputation to bring out patriotism and of course your baking prowess to show the world what a great nation we have.
But to settle your excitement, first, let’s have a quick tour down the memory lane of why it’s called Lamington.
What’s a Lamington?
It’s that squared or rectangular shaped sponge cake coated with chocolate and sprinkled with coconut. The Lamington is a yummy cakey treat that Australia is known for.
Most people say that it was named after Lord Lamington, who served as Governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901 or his wife Lady Lamington. In one instance, Lamington’s chef French-born Armand Galland, was called on short notice to prepare a feast for the guests during the busy period in 1901.
The Melbourne newspaper The Age said, Galland used some left-over French vanilla sponge cake, drenched it in chocolate and rolled in coconut. Coconut then was unpopular in European cuisine but Galland got this idea from his wife from Tahiti where coconut was a common ingredient. Lady Lamington’s guests were so delighted with its unique taste that most of them asked for the recipe. Now, we are fortunate to behold and taste this 1900 Lamington recipe until today.
So to celebrate all things Aussie, we are sharing 17 Amazing Lamington Recipes!
1. The Classic Lamington
Nothing beats the best taste than cooking it the old- fashioned way.
2. The Neapolitan Lamington
Yes, there are many ways to bake a Lamington cake. Try this decadent twist of the traditional sweet treat with raspberry and caramel sauces.
3. Strawberry Lamingtons
Pink Jelly Strawberry Lamingtons are a fun twist on the classic Australian treat, featuring soft sponge squares dipped in luscious pink strawberry jelly and coated with sweet desiccated coconut. Perfect for parties, afternoon teas, or a delightful dessert, these vibrant lamingtons are as eye-catching as they are delicious.
4. Vanilla Custard Lamingtons
The perfect sum of three of your favourites all in one recipe!
5. Double Chocolate Lamingtons
Life is sweet like chocolates. Why not make life sweeter with a double trouble chocolate flavour.
6. Lamington Cake with Milo Icing
A naked cake drizzled with generous globs of strawberry jam and cream and icing made out of Milo. Adding little flags can be great to show patriotism.
7. Chocolate and Passion Fruit Lamingtons
Bring in some new and refreshing zest with passion fruits on your classic recipe.
8. Lamington Biscuits
A bite-size version of Lamingtons with your favourite jam and cream in the middle.
9. Raspberry Lamingtons
Give in to this sweet and delicious dessert coated with raspberry creams….. And it’s gluten-free!
10. Lamington Tiramisu
An easy quick whisk recipe with a heavenly tiramisu taste! Yes, you can add a little booze… or a lot…
11. Vegemite Lamingtons
These unique treats combine the sweet, soft sponge and coconut coating of traditional lamingtons with the unmistakable savory kick of Vegemite. Perfect for adventurous foodies or as a quirky conversation starter at your next gathering, this recipe is sure to surprise and delight.
12. Lamington Ice Cream Bars
By Donna Hay
Missed the ice cream truck or? No problem, here’s an easy, Lamington flavoured frozen treat.
13. Lamington Pavlova
Why not bring two classics to your Aussie Day BBQ: Pavlova and Lamington Cake to makes a yummy dessert everyone will love!
14. Madelamingtons
Madelamingtons!! Get it?! The perfect union of French?and Australian?sweet course.?It’s?size tells only a half?of its heavenly flavour.
15. Lamington Protein Pancakes
Power up your mornings with protein packed lamington pancakes. These pancakes have abs!
16. Caramel Lamingtons
An?easy caramel twist on?your Lamingtons in a rectangular?shapes. Fun to make and definitely fun to eat!
17. Lamington French Toast
Have an Australian Day Breakfast the way you want it.
What kind of Lamington Recipes are you making for Australia Day?
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