Stale Cake Lamingtons
Transform your leftover sponge or pound cake into indulgent Stale Cake Lamingtons—a genius, zero-waste dessert that's as easy as it is delicious! This recipe breathes new life into stale cake by coating it in a luscious homemade chocolate icing and a generous layer of desiccated coconut, creating that classic lamington texture and flavor we all adore. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these soft, bite-sized treats are perfect for your next tea party or as an after-dinner indulgence. The simple combination of pantry ingredients like powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and butter ensures you'll create a dessert that's both budget-friendly and utterly irresistible. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing snack or a nostalgic nod to Australian baking, these chocolate-coconut lamingtons are your next must-try dessert!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams stale sponge cake or pound cake
- 250 grams powdered sugar
- 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 60 grams unsalted butter
- 120 milliliters hot water
- 60 milliliters milk
- 300 grams desiccated coconut
Directions
Step 1
Cut the stale sponge cake into even 4 cm cubes. Set aside on a tray.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the hot water and milk until well combined.
Step 4
Gradually whisk the liquid mixture into the cocoa-powdered sugar mix to create a smooth chocolate icing with a pourable consistency. Allow the icing to cool slightly but keep it fluid.
Step 5
Spread the desiccated coconut on a large plate or shallow dish for easy coating.
Step 6
Using a fork or skewer, dip each cake cube into the chocolate icing, making sure it is fully coated. Let any excess icing drip off before placing it onto the desiccated coconut.
Step 7
Roll the chocolate-covered cake cubes in the coconut until evenly coated on all sides. Place each coated lamington on a wire rack to set.
Step 8
Repeat the dipping and coating process for all the cake cubes.
Step 9
Allow the lamingtons to set for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate briefly if needed.
Step 10
Serve and enjoy your Stale Cake Lamingtons with tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1342.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5026.8 |
| Total Fat 303.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 233.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 488.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1404.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 608.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 69.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 422.7g | |
| Protein 59.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 27.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 344.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2903.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories