Lamington Cake by @millsandbuns

1h2
Medium

9 servings

🧈

100 g

Butter

🍬

100 g

Sugar

🥚

100 g

Eggs

🌾

100 g

Flour

🥄

4 g

Baking Powder

🌼

5 ml

Vanilla Extract

🥛

22 ml

Milk

🍚

100 g

Icing Sugar

🧈

15 g

Butter

🥛

Milk

🍓

60 g

Jam

🥥

120 g

Desiccated Coconut

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease and line one 6-inch square cake pan.

    butter
    🍰6-inch square cake pan

  2. Step 2/13

    Beat 100 g butter and 100 g granulated sugar until the mixture is pale, light, and fluffy.

    butter
    granulated sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🌀electric hand mixer

  3. Step 3/13

    Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add the 100 g eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

    vanilla extract
    eggs
    🥣mixing bowl
    🌀electric hand mixer
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/13

    Sift 100 g all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder into a separate bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients together.

    all-purpose flour
    baking powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🫗fine-mesh sieve
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/13

    Fold half of the dry ingredients into the egg mixture. Fold in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.

    all-purpose flour
    baking powder
    milk
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula

  6. Step 6/13

    Fold in the remaining dry ingredients until a thick, smooth batter forms. Do not overmix.

    all-purpose flour
    baking powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula

  7. Step 7/13

    Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan. Smooth the surface evenly.

    🍰6-inch square cake pan
    🥄rubber spatula

  8. Step 8/13

    Bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 180°C / 350°F. Check that a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

    🍰6-inch square cake pan

  9. Step 9/13

    Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer it to a cooling rack and cool completely.

    🍰6-inch square cake pan
    🧊cooling rack

  10. Step 10/13

    Whisk 100 g icing sugar and 15 g melted butter in a bowl. Add a few drops of milk until the glaze is thick but spreadable.

    icing sugar
    melted butter
    milk
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula

  11. Step 11/13

    Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two even layers. Spread 60 g strawberry jam over the bottom layer.

    strawberry jam
    🔪serrated knife
    🖌️pastry brush

  12. Step 12/13

    Place the second cake layer on top of the jam. Spread the glaze over the top and sides of the cake.

    icing sugar
    melted butter
    milk
    🖌️pastry brush

  13. Step 13/13

    Roll or press the glazed cake in 120 g desiccated coconut until all glazed surfaces are coated. Slice into 6 portions to serve.

    desiccated coconut
    🔪serrated knife

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Eggs, Leavening Agents, Flavorings, Sweeteners, Nuts and Seeds

Ingredients

Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Flour, Baking powder, Vanilla extract, Milk, Icing sugar, Jam, Desiccated coconut

Allergens

Milk, Eggs, Coconut

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

410 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 62g, Total fat: 16g, Saturated fat: 11g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 48g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 75mg, Iron: 1.3mg, Potassium: 130mg, Sodium: 130mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin D: 0.7mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.4mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

42 minutes

Overall

1 hour 2 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, electric hand mixer, fine-mesh sieve, rubber spatula, measuring spoons, 6-inch square cake pan, cooling rack, serrated knife, pastry brush

Appliances

oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Cake

Occasions

Afternoon Tea, Birthday, Celebration, Snack

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

Australian, British

Geographic

Australia, Oceania

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Moist, Fluffy, Tender, Chewy

Flavors

Sweet, Buttery, Vanilla, Coconut, Fruity

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry place,Avoid direct sunlight), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature before serving), freezer : 2 months (Wrap individual portions tightly,Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature)