Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Baking the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 170C / 340F (fan off), 150C / 300F (fan on). Position your rack in the middle of the oven.
- Spray the bottom of two 20cm / 8-inch cake tins with oil spray and line the bottom with baking paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, about 1 minute. Gradually add the sugar while mixing on medium-high speed for about 6 minutes until pale and thickened.
- Add half the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Repeat with the rest.
- Heat the milk and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches about 60C/140F.
- Add half the hot milk mixture, oil, and vanilla to the batter and mix on low speed until combined. Add the rest of the milk mixture and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two cake tins. Tap each tin on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tins for 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Glaze and Cream
- For the glaze, add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
- For the Chantilly cream, stir and break up the mascarpone in a bowl. Add heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla, then whip until stiff peaks form.
Assembling the Lamingtons
- Place both cake layers on a cooling rack over a baking tray. Pour the glaze over each one, spreading it over the top and sides. Sprinkle with coconut.
- Let the cakes sit for 20 minutes to set.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spoon raspberry jam on top, leaving a small border. Spread three-quarters of the Chantilly cream over the jam.
- Place the second cake layer on top with the coconut-covered side facing up.
Nutrition
Notes
These lamingtons can be customized with different jams or flavor extracts for a unique twist.
