Is there any dessert more quintessentially Australian than the lamington? The soft, spongey vanilla cake thinly coated in rich chocolate sauce and rolled with desiccated coconut is a national staple, and an essential afternoon tea snack for sweet tooths of all ages. Whether you like the traditional finger Lamington or a thick wedge of pillowy cake oozing with jam and vanilla cream, we have the perfect recipe for you.
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.
There's nothing wrong with traditional lamingtons, but Phoebe Wood's pimped up twist with blackberry jam and vanilla cream is on another level.
Sponge, chocolate and coconut. What more could dreams be made of? You’ll need a 20cm x 30cm slice pan for this recipe.
"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.
Helena Moursellas draws on classic trans-Tasman flavours to make this scrumptious dessert muffin.
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
“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
"Introducing my latest creation… Gluten-Free Lamington Cupcakes! They’re made from almonds, coconut and organic eggs then topped with a velvety smooth chocolate frosting made from Naked Chocolat that will truly satisfy the tastebuds. I have two more glorious lamington recipes in my latest cookbook Healthy Baking. This healthy twist on the traditional Australian Lamington won’t disappoint!" – Teresa Cutter
Matt Moran's modern take on an Australian classic .
The viral rainbow trend has seen the rise of multi-coloured bagels and even rainbow swirls through our coffee crema. Now delicious. Food Editor Warren Mendes has brought us the rainbow lamington, a truly happy Australian invention.
These lamington doughnuts are truly the best of both worlds. Begin this recipe 3 hours ahead.
"What would Australia Day be without a lamington or two? These delicious spelt-flour lamingtons, from my Healthy Baking Cookbook, are a healthy take on the culinary icon. Rich in wholefood goodness, with a taste that's purely delicious – you'll never choose a store-bought version again!" - Teresa Cutter.
This summery cake is perfect for birthdays, barbecues and bake sales. You’ll need 2 x 20cm round cake pans for this recipe.
We’ve given the Australian iconic dessert a Christmas twist. This show-stopper cake is much easier to make than it looks, and you can assemble it up to 2 days in advance for stress-free entertaining.
What do you get when you cross Peter Gilmore’s snow egg with with a classic Aussie lamington? Make this cherry jam panna cotta lamington dessert and you will soon find out! You’ll need to start this recipe at least 4 hours ahead, and you’ll need a 20cm x 30cm slice pan.
We've taken the country's favourite salty, umami-rich spread and used it to add something remarkably delicious to a traditional fluffy lamington. The result? A still sweet, slightly salty dessert that's a must-serve this Australia Day.
