Description
Raspberry Lamingtons are a delightful twist on the traditional Australian dessert, combining soft sponge cake cubes with a luscious raspberry glaze and a roll in desiccated coconut. Bursting with vibrant colors and rich flavors, these treats are perfect for any occasion—from tea parties to festive celebrations. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 10 oz. frozen raspberries (thawed)
- 2 cups desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch square pans.
- Warm milk and butter in a saucepan until butter melts.
- Beat eggs and sugar until tripled in volume.
- Fold in sifted flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine milk mixture with batter, then bake for 30-34 minutes.
- Prepare raspberry glaze by cooking raspberries with sugar and water, then strain.
- Coat cooled sponge squares in glaze followed by coconut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For vegan options, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce. Fresh raspberries can be used instead of frozen for a different flavor profile.