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Australia: Lamingtons
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Ingredients
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For the Cake
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1 1/3 cup (175 g) cake flour
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3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
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6 large eggs
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1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 1/2 oz (70g) buttersoftened
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For the Chocolate
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8 oz dark chocolate chips
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
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To Assemble
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8 oz unsweetened shredded coconutpreferably fine
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9 oz raspberry jam
Directions
Welcome to the Outback! After giving New Zealand credit for the Pavlova, I figured I better smooth out diplomatic relations. Plus, after our little boy president had a tantrum and hung up on their Prime Minister, the least I can do is give a nod to a sweet treat that is most surely Australian: the Lamington. Ironically, I had never actually heard of Lamingtons until Sunday night when I started researching what to make for Bakeolution. I’d been planning to take the easy way out and make Fairy Bread as my “dish” for Australia, but when I discovered these adorable bites, I knew they were just the thing.
For others who may not be familiar with Lamingtons, they are adorable sponge cake bites (sometimes) filled with raspberry jam, dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut. Thought to be named after Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland, Australia from 1896-1901. Legend has is it chef invented these when called upon to feed unexpected guests; he dipped leftover sponge cake in chocolate and dipped them in coconut and the Lamington was born!
Recipe Source: combination of David Lebovitz and Serious Eats
Steps
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For the CakePreheat the oven to 325°F. Line a shallow pan or baking sheet with parchment paper (mine measured 15.25" x 10.25" x .75" deep). In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the eggs and granulated sugar and salt on high speed for five to ten minutes, until thick and the batter forms a well-defined ribbon that remains on top of the batter when you lift the whip. Stir in the vanilla. Fold in the flour. Fold in the melted butter until no streaks of butter are visible, but do not overfold. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cake begins to pull away from the sides of the pan. Remove from oven and let cool completely. |
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For the ChocolateHeat the cream over medium heat until just boiling. Turn the heat all the way down and stir in the dark chocolate chips, cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Taste and adjust as needed. |
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To AssembleTrim the edges of the cake. Cut into two equal rectangles - no shame if you need to use a measuring tape to do this, you want them to be the same size. Spread the same over one piece of the cake and layer the other piece on top. At this point, I recommend chilling the bars so the jam doesn't squirt out when you cut them. With a sharp knife, cut the chilled bars until 24 squares. |
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To FinishUsing tongs or a fork, dip each cube into the chocolate ganache ensuring all sides are covered. Roll in the coconut, careful to coat all sides nicely. Repeat with the remaining squares, reheating the chocolate ganache and refreshing the shredded coconut as needed. |
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Hi. I have two comments this morning. First, thank you for the recipes…I love to cook, and in the never-ending search for new and interesting foods to prepare for my family, your blog has proven invaluable on more than one occasion. Second, thank you for the interesting commentary/story accompanying each recipe. However, with this particular post, I was disappointed to read a comment about our President. You are entitled to your opinions, and your political views, as we all are. However, I was surprised to read them in your food/travel (?) blog. Why did you feel it important to comment on our President here? I’m assuming your blog is read and enjoyed worldwide, and with a potential audience that large, certainly the political views run the “gamut” from positive to negative. Consequently, perhaps others (who either are apolitical or do not view the President negatively) were taken aback too, maybe even costing you some readers. Of course, I must say, there are probably many who agree with you and welcomed your view, thereby increasing your readership. Either way, I wish you continued success with your blog about food.
Hi Paulina, thanks for your comments. I’m happy to hear that you have found recipes you enjoy here in the Messy Kitchen, and also that you enjoy the accompanying story – they are fun to research; I think it’s important that we get to know other cultures and food is a great way to do that. To your second comment, this has always been more than just a food blog and politics, but a place for me to share my thoughts and feelings (politics aren’t new here! see this post, this post, and I’m sure countless others). This is what makes it fun to me – my blog has never been about what gets readership, but a creative and satisfying personal outlet. I feel fortunate to live in a country where my voice is not censored, and at a time that freedom of the press is being threatened I think it’s particularly important for bloggers to feel comfortable using this privilege.
Hi, Johanna,
Thank you for replying to my comment. Thank you as well for pointing out your other posts which speak specifically to your political perspective…I have to say, I had not seen them. I read the November 8, 2012 and November 10, 2016 posts and by the time I reached the last word, I felt I knew you personally. You are a gifted writer, able to express your feelings and thoughts clearly and concisely. Although we do not share political views, I believe it is more important to point out that we DO SHARE other things. Here is a list of a few: love of eating and cooking, and trying new and foreign foods, research (invaluable when faced with a subject about which we no little or nothing), and voicing our opinions, feelings and thoughts thanks to the quintessential American privilege of being able to express ourselves without fear of censorship, reprisal or imprisonment for having done so. I am very thankful I am an American!!!
Okay, Johanna, I will close for now, time to prepare dinner…I’m making meatless Moussaka and a huge Greek salad with lots of feta!!! Oh, and sweet tea to drink!
I so very much appreciate your outlook here – your willingness to hear my perspective even though you don’t necessarily agree and your choice to focus on what we have in common rather than our differences. The fact that we have been able to engage in a positive and productive way has been incredibly refreshing, and has inspired me to listen and look for commonalities in my own interactions. Dinner sounds delicious – I’ve never made moussaka, but want to try it one day!