Lamington Cake

Lamingtons are a traditional Australian dessert made of squares of sponge cake dipped in chocolate and rolled into coconut. A variation of the dessert is filling the lamingtons with strawberry jam and whipped cream, which makes them simply irresistible. This Lamington cake inspired by Australian lamingtons is taking this dessert to a new level.

The cake is made with a simple vanilla sponge cake that is coated in chocolate and coconut and then filled with strawberry homemade jam and mascarpone and whipped cream frosting. The combination is simply heavenly and simply melts in your mouth.

How to make Lamington Cake

I have tried to keep the recipe for this Lamington Cake simple and easy to prepare, creating a perfect summer dessert that is so refreshing and light.

Prepare the vanilla sponge cake layers

First, you prepare the vanilla sponge cake layers. For this, place eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract into a large bowl. Mix for about 10 minutes until thick and tripled in volume. Gradually fold in the sifted flour and melted butter.

Pour batter into an 8-inch (20cm) greased pan and bake at 350F (180C) for about 18 minutes or until golden.
Invert the cake onto a parchment paper-lined rack and cool completely.

Prepare the sugar syrup and strawberry filling

As the sponge cake is cooling prepare the sugar syrup and strawberry filling to have time to cool before assembling.

For the syrup, bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, transfer to a clean bowl, and cool completely.

For the strawberry filling, place strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until thickens. Remove from heat, sieve to remove seeds, and set aside to cool until ready to use.

Prepare the chocolate glaze and coat the sponge cake

Once the sponge cake is cooled, prepare the chocolate glaze by melting the chocolate and cream over a bain-marie.

Place the cake over a rack or simply on a bowl placed over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to collect the excess. Soak the top with a bit of sugar syrup. Pour the glaze on top and edges of the cake. Sprinkle the top and sides with coconut and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before assembling the cake.

Prepare the Mascarpone Filling.

While the cake sets in the fridge, mix Mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla until combined. Pour the dissolved gelatin over the mascarpone mixture and mix to combine.

In another bowl mix cream until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into the Mascarpone mixture. Put frosting in a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip (1/2 inch-1cm). Now you can assemble the cake.

Assemble the Lamington cake

For assembling the cake first cut the cake into two layers. Add the first layer of cake onto a serving platter. Add a cake ring around it and line the ring with an acetate sheet for easier removal. Brush the cake with sugar syrup.

Add the strawberry filling leaving about ½ inch (1cm) border. Pipe mascarpone frosting on the sides and top. Smooth the top using a spatula and place the second layer of cake on top.

Refrigerate the cake for 4-6 hours or overnight to set.

Before serving, decorate the cake with fresh strawberries and dust with powdered sugar.

Hope you will try this amazing Lamington Cake and enjoy it as much as we did. If you try it out don’t forget to tag me on Instagram as I would love to see how it turned out for you.

For more coconut desserts check out our amazing collection of Coconut Recipes. Cheers!

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Lamington Cake

Lamington Cake

4.67 from 3 votes
This Lamington Cake is made with a simple vanilla sponge cake that is coated in chocolate and coconut and then filled with strawberry homemade jam and mascarpone and whipped cream frosting. The combination is simply heavenly and simply melts in your mouth.
Servings 12 servings
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes

Ingredients
  

Vanilla Sponge Cake

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tbsp (20g) butter , melted

Sugar Syrup

  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp (50ml) water

Strawberry Filling

  • 9 oz (250g) strawberries , fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice

Chocolate Glaze

  • 4 oz (120g) semi-sweet chocolate
  • 5 oz (140g) whipping cream

Mascarpone Frosting

  • 9 oz (250g) Mascarpone cheese , room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cup (300g) whipping cream , chilled
  • 1/2 tbsp (5g) gelatin powder
  • 2 tbsp (30g) water

For decoration

  • Unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Fresh strawberries

Instructions
 

Prepare vanilla sponge cake.

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease an 8-inch (20cm) pan and line it with parchment paper. Sift flour and set aside.
  • Place eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract into a large bowl. Mix for about 10 minutes until thick and tripled in volume.
  • Gradually sift the flour again over the batter and fold it in.
  • In the end incorporate the melted butter.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 18 minutes or until golden.
  • Invert the cake onto a parchment paper-lined rack and cool completely.

Prepare the sugar syrup.

  • In a small saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat, transfer to a clean bowl, and cool completely.

Prepare strawberry filling.

  • Place strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until thickens. Remove from heat, sieve to remove seeds, and set aside to cool until ready to use.

Prepare chocolate glaze.

  • Place chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl and place over a pan of simmering water. Melt over low heat.
  • Place the cake over a rack or simply on a bowl placed over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to collect the excess. Soak the top with a bit of sugar syrup.  Pour the glaze on top and edges of the cake. Sprinkle the top and sides with coconut.  Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before cutting.

Prepare mascarpone filling.

  • Dissolve gelatin in cold water and let it swell for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl mix Mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla until combined.
  • Place the gelatin over low heat just until the gelatin dissolves and pour it over the mascarpone mixture and mix to combine.
  • In another bowl mix cream until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into the Mascarpone mixture. Put frosting in a piping bag with a medium round tip (1/2 inch-1 cm).

Assemble the cake.

  • Cut the cake into 2 layers. Add the first layer of cake onto a parchment paper lined platter. Add a cake ring around it. Line the cake ring with acetate sheet. Brush the cake with sugar syrup.
  • Add strawberry filling leaving about ½ inch (1cm) border. Pipe mascarpone frosting on the sides and top. Smooth the top using a spatula.
  • Place the second layer of cake on top.
  • Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight to set.
  • Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 12Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 45.4gProtein: 7.8gFat: 23.2gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 115mgSugar: 33.9g
Calories: 415kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: Australian lamingtons, lamington cake, lamingtons, mascarpone frosting

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  1. Maria Author says:

    Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Delicious cooked cake! There`s never a mistake with you , it`s always perfect!

  2. Georgiana Author says:

    Buna ziua! Felicitari pentru tot ceea ce faceti si multumesc pentru corectitudinea retetelor si micilor secrete! Am facut o multime dintre ele, atat pentru familie cat si pentru prieteni. Niciodata nu a iesit nimic gresit, ci perfect! Am o intrebare legata de glazurarea blatului: merge inmuiat in glazura de ciocolata si lasat pentru cateva minute? Sa iasa asemanator cu “Prajitura tavalita”. 🙂

    1. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure Author says:

      Buna ziua Georgiana.

      Da, blatul se inmoaie in glazura pt cateva minute.

      Spor la treaba !

  3. marie Author says:

    Best cake i’ve ever made <3 Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe 🙂

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