GIANT MILK CHOCOLATE LAMINGTON 

A giant milk chocolate Lamington is a large version of the classic Australian dessert, typically made with squares of sponge cake coated in a layer of chocolate icing and desiccated coconut. In this giant version, a whole cake is used instead of individual squares, making it perfect for sharing at parties or gatherings.

To make a giant milk chocolate Lamington, you would start by baking a large sponge cake in a rectangular or square baking pan. Once the cake has cooled, you would cut it into large squares or rectangles, depending on your preference.

Next, you would prepare a chocolate icing by melting milk chocolate with a little butter and milk until smooth. Dip each square of cake into the chocolate icing, making sure to coat all sides evenly. Finally, roll the chocolate-coated cake in desiccated coconut until it is fully covered.

The giant milk chocolate Lamington can be served immediately, or you can refrigerate it for a few hours to allow the chocolate icing to set. Slice the cake into smaller portions before serving, and enjoy the rich, chocolatey, coconut-covered treat!

INGREDIENTS

  •  190g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature
  •  215g (1 cup) caster sugar
  •  2 tsp vanilla extract
  •  3 eggs, at room temperature
  •  350g (2 1/3 cups) self-raising flour, sifted
  •  250ml (1 cup) milk
  • 195g (3 cups) shredded coconut
  •  375ml (1 1/2 cups) thickened cream, whipped
  •  200ml ctn double cream
  •  2 yellow nectarines, cut into thin wedges
    milk choc coating
  •  300g milk chocolate
  • 160ml (2/3 cup) thickened cream
  • 2 tbsp milk
  •  2 tbsp coconut oil
  •  nectarine jam
  •  4 small (about 400g) yellow nectarines, coarsely chopped
  •  2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  •  225g (1 cup) white sugar

INSTRUCTION:

1
Preheat oven to 170C/150C fan forced. Grease a 20cm square cake pan and line with baking paper.

2
Use electric beaters to beat the butter, sugar and vanilla in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition, until just combined. Add the flour and milk and beat until well combined. Pour mixture into the pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Set aside in the pan for 10 minutes to cool slightly before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

3
Meanwhile, to make the nectarine jam, place the nectarine and lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl. Place the sugar in a separate heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the sugar, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until hot. Stir the warm sugar into the nectarine mixture to combine. Microwave the nectarine mixture, uncovered, stirring every 5 minutes, for 20 minutes or until the jam reaches setting point. Set aside for 3 minutes or until the bubbles subside.

4
To make the choc coating, place chocolate, cream, milk and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, stirring every minute, for 3-5 minutes or until mixture is smooth. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly and thicken.
5

Place a wire rack over a baking tray. Cut the cake in half horizontally. Place, cut sides down, on the wire rack. Pour the choc coating over the top and sides of the cake, allowing excess to drip off. Press shredded coconut on the top and sides to coat. Stand coated cakes for 5 minutes before transferring to the fridge for 30 minutes or until set.

6
Use a balloon whisk to whisk both creams in a bowl until firm peaks form. Spoon the cream into a piping bag fitted with a fluted nozzle. Place 1 cake on a serving plate, cut side up. Spread cake with cooled jam. Pipe cream on top and decorate with nectarine slices. Top with the remaining cake and serve

 

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