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Chocolate Lamingtons

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Ingredients

For the chocolate lamingtons

  • 1 shop-bought plain sponge
  • 4 cups icing sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 150ml boiling water
  • 3–4 cups desiccated coconut
  • whipped cream, fresh berries and jam for serving

Method

For the chocolate lamingtons

  • Cut the sponge cake into 5cm squares.
  • Arrange the squares on a tray lined with baking paper; place in the freezer for 1 hour.
  • In a bowl combine the icing sugar, cocoa, butter and boiling water and mix well.
  • Place the coconut in a shallow bowl.
  • One at a time, roll a sponge square in the icing using 2 forks to help roll it to coat.
  • Transfer the square into the coconut and again roll it around to coat.
  • Leave for 1–2 hours to set.
  • Top with cream, jam and fresh berries to serve.