Decadent Chocolate Coconut Lamingtons
Transform your stale or frozen sponge, butter, or pound cake into delightful Decadent Chocolate Coconut Lamingtons. This irresistible dessert features a crisp chocolate coating and a generous roll in sweetened shredded coconut, perfect for any occasion. Not only is this recipe a fabulous way to minimize waste, but it also delivers a rich and satisfying treat that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee. Enjoy these delightful lamingtons for dessert, as a snack, or as a sweet surprise for your guests!
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cake
1 (day-old or frozen sponge, pound, or butter cake, cut into cubes)
Granulated Sugar
3 cups (sugar)
Water
8 ounces (water)
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup (cocoa)
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon (add to chocolate mixture)
Shredded Coconut
3 cups (dried coconut for rolling)
Instructions
1
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you plan to bake a cake from scratch.
2
Cut your day-old or frozen cake into equal-sized cubes, about 2 to 2½ inches in size. If using frozen cake, there's no need to fully defrost it; a slightly frozen texture will work wonderfully.
3
Spread the shredded coconut evenly on a large plate and set it aside for rolling the cake cubes.
4
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and cocoa powder. Gradually pour in the water, stirring gently until the mixture is well combined.
5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Allow it to boil uncovered for about 12 minutes without stirring, letting it thicken slightly.
6
Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the chocolate mixture to cool for a few minutes until it's still warm but not too hot to handle.
7
Using a fork, dip each cake cube quickly into the warm chocolate mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
8
Roll the chocolate-covered cubes in the shredded coconut until they are generously coated, adjusting the amount of coconut to your preference.
9
Place the coconut-coated lamingtons on a wire rack or a plate lined with wax paper, ensuring they're spaced apart so that they don’t touch each other.
10
Let the lamingtons cool completely at room temperature. Once chilled, the chocolate coating will set, and your chocolate coconut lamingtons will be ready to enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Chocolate Coconut Lamingtons?
They are a delightful dessert featuring cake cubes coated in a chocolate glaze and rolled in shredded coconut.
What type of cake is best for this recipe?
You can use day-old or frozen sponge cake, pound cake, or butter cake.
Can I use frozen cake for lamingtons?
Yes, frozen cake works wonderfully and there is no need to fully defrost it before starting.
What size should I cut the cake cubes?
Cut the cake into equal-sized cubes approximately 2 to 2.5 inches in size.
How do I prepare the shredded coconut for rolling?
Spread the shredded coconut evenly on a large plate so it is ready for coating the cake cubes.
What ingredients are needed for the chocolate coating?
The coating requires granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, water, and vanilla extract.
How do I make the chocolate glaze?
Combine sugar and cocoa in a saucepan, gradually stir in water, and bring to a gentle boil.
How long should the chocolate mixture boil?
Allow the mixture to boil uncovered for about 12 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Should I stir the chocolate mixture while it boils?
No, you should let it boil without stirring for the full 12 minutes.
When should I add the vanilla extract?
Remove the saucepan from the heat before carefully stirring in the vanilla extract.
How do I dip the cake cubes into the glaze?
Using a fork, dip each cake cube quickly into the warm chocolate mixture to ensure it is fully coated.
When do I roll the cake in coconut?
Roll the cubes in coconut immediately after they have been dipped in the warm chocolate mixture.
How much coconut should I use for each lamington?
You should roll them until they are generously coated, adjusting the amount to your personal preference.
Where should I place the lamingtons to cool?
Place them on a wire rack or a plate lined with wax paper.
How do I prevent the lamingtons from sticking together?
Ensure they are spaced apart on the rack or plate so that they do not touch each other while cooling.
How long do the lamingtons need to cool?
Let them cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate coating has set.
What oven temperature is used if baking the cake from scratch?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you are baking the base cake yourself.
Is this recipe good for reducing food waste?
Yes, it is a fabulous way to transform stale or leftover cake into a fresh treat.
What drinks go well with lamingtons?
They pair beautifully with tea or coffee.
Are lamingtons suitable for parties?
Yes, they make excellent party food and sweet surprises for guests.
How much sugar is needed for the recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of granulated sugar.
How much cocoa powder is required?
You will need 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.
How much water is used in the glaze?
The recipe uses 8 ounces of water for the chocolate mixture.
How much vanilla extract is added?
One teaspoon of vanilla extract is added to the chocolate mixture.
How much shredded coconut is needed?
The recipe requires 3 cups of shredded coconut.
Does the chocolate mixture need to be hot when dipping?
The mixture should be warm but not too hot to handle when you begin dipping.
What is the texture of the final product?
The lamingtons have a crisp chocolate and coconut exterior with a soft cake interior.
Can I use sponge cake?
Yes, sponge cake is one of the recommended cake types for this recipe.
Can I use pound cake?
Yes, pound cake works very well for making these lamingtons.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 6 total ingredients used in this recipe.