There’s more than one way to lamington. Learn how to make the classic coconut variety with its soft sponge, choc-coconut coating, and sticky strawberry jam and cream filling. But if you’re happy to shake things up, we have some fantastic lamington-inspired treats that will knock the socks off your nan. From cheesecakes to roulades and biscuits, here are some new lammo recipes that you’ll absolutely love.
When it comes to making the ultimate Aussie afternoon tea, you really can't beat a soft, spongey lamington. Here, Emelia Jackson uses a quick and easy vanilla cake recipe for the base before dipping the cake squares into a rich chocolate glaze and coating with desiccated coconut.
“I love lamingtons, I still buy the packs of 24! I wanted to create an impressive dessert that brings some native ingredients into the mix. Wattleseed is perfect, it has a nutty, coffee-like flavour that works so well.” – Lauren Eldridge
Why limit yourself to a single lamington when you can have a whole lammo cheesecake? A slice of this beauty will transport you to coconut cheesecake heaven. You’ll need to start this recipe at least 5 hours ahead, and you’ll need a 22cm springform pan.
There's nothing wrong with traditional lamingtons, but Phoebe Wood's pimped up twist with blackberry jam and vanilla cream is on another level.
"Lamingtons are best eaten the day they're made, which is the only reason I need to go for seconds!" says Phoebe Wood.
"This XL lamington is the ultimate crowd-pleasing indulgence, with a light-as-air sponge sandwiching jam and cream." – Phoebe Wood. You'll need a 34cm x 24cm shallow baking dish.
This summery cake is perfect for birthdays, barbecues and bake sales. You’ll need 2 x 20cm round cake pans for this recipe.
Chocolate, coconut, jam and cream – a match made in dessert heaven. You'll need a Swiss roll pan for this recipe.
This decadent chocolate cake is inspired by the classic lamington. There's no couple better than coconut and choc. Flourless chocolate lamington cake
Sponge, chocolate and coconut. What more could dreams be made of? You’ll need a 20cm x 30cm slice pan for this recipe.
Coconut, cherry, chocolate – the makings of an Aussie favourite remade for summer.
Two Australian icons come together in this dessert, the mango and the lamington.
What's cooler than cool? Ice-cold frozen yoghurt! delicious. Sam Parish gives the classic lamington a chilled-out contemporary twist.
These aren't regular cookies... They're luxe lamington and cherry cookies, and we couldn't have asked for more.
Matt Moran's modern take on an Australian classic .
