Vegemite Lamingtons

Australian Vegemite Lamingtons with coconut coating and sponge cake interior.

These Vegemite Lamingtons are the perfect recipe for a tasty treat on Australia Day!

Share them with friends and family around the BBQ or by the beach.

Either way enjoy the flavours of savoury and sweet in the middle of our summer heat!

Vegemite lamingtons may sound like an unusual combination, but they are a fun and delicious treat! A combination of Australia’s signature spread, Vegemite, and traditional lamingtons – a light cake coated with chocolate and desiccated coconut – it is easy to see why these mouth-watering creations are rising in popularity.

Vegemite lamingtons have become popular during Australia Day celebrations due to the nationalistic flavours they incorporate in their recipe. It is a simple yet delightful way for Australians to tap into patriotism through food. If you’re looking for something different to enjoy this Australia Day, don’t miss the opportunity to try some vegemite lamingtons.. you won’t regret it!

Vegemite Lamingtons are yummy and delicious treats that will have your taste buds dancing for joy! They are made with traditional sponge cake, coated in Vegemite-flavoured chocolate, and finished with coconut shredding – a yummy twist on an Australian icon. There is no better way to tantalise your tastebuds with these yummy treats, the perfect addition to any gathering!

Vegemite Lamingtons

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum
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Course: DessertCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
+

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

230

kcal
Total time

40

minutes

A quirky Aussie mash-up—these Vegemite lamingtons pair iconic Vegemite flavour with classic sponge, chocolate coating, and coconut. Bold, nostalgic, and beloved at BBQs or Australia Day celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Sponge cake

  • 1 tub Vegemite

  • 1 handful of shredded Coconut

Directions

  • Grab your Vegemite and scoop out a spoonful and chuck it in the microwave to make the Vegemite soft and spreadable.
  • Spread the Vegemite across the top of the sponge cake, covering all four sides.
  • Sprinkle with coconut and enjoy!
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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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