Lamington Slice

Here is a modern twist on the classic Lamington we all love! 

1:00 To Prep

0:50 To Cook

10 INGREDIENTS

EASY DIFFICULTY

20 SERVINGS

Equipment

•  18cm x 28cm (base) slice pan

Ingredients

•  1 1/3 cups self-raising flour
•  2 tablespoons cocoa powder
•  2/3 cup caster sugar
•  125g butter, melted, cooled
•  1 egg, lightly beaten
•  1/2 cup raspberry jam
•  60g dark chocolate, chopped

Coconut topping Method 

•  2 egg whites, lightly beaten
•  2/3 cup caster sugar
•  1 1/3 cups desiccated coconut
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Method 

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced. Grease an 18cm x 28cm (base) slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above edges of pan.
2. Step 2
   Sift flour and cocoa into a bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in the centre. Stir in butter and egg until well combined. Press mixture over base of prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until base is just firm around the edges.
3. Step 3
   Meanwhile, make Coconut topping Combine egg white, sugar and coconut in a bowl.
4. Step 4
   Spread hot slice with jam. Evenly top with coconut mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Cool completely in pan.
5. Step 5
   Place chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 30 seconds or until melted and smooth. Drizzle slice with chocolate. Stand for 20 minutes to set. Serve cut into pieces.

Source: taste.com.au