Description
These Fresh Cherry and Coconut Lamingtons are a tropical twist on the classic Australian dessert, combining soft cake squares with juicy cherries, cherry glaze, and shredded coconut for a fruity, summery treat.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
2 cups shredded coconut (for coating)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons cherry juice (from the fresh cherries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut.
- In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined. Fold in chopped cherries.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely, then cut into squares.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and cherry juice to make the glaze. Place shredded coconut in another bowl.
- Dip each square into the glaze, let excess drip off, then roll in coconut until fully coated.
- Let the lamingtons set for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
Frozen cherries can be used if thawed and drained well.
Desiccated coconut can replace shredded coconut for a finer texture.
Can be made ahead by baking the cake a day in advance.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamington
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
