These 11 simple Australian lamington recipes will have your mouth watering

The classic Aussie treat is perfect for any occasion.

Jan 25, 2022 9:30am
By Rebecca Sullivan
Who doesn't love a lamington?! These delicious treats combine our two great loves - chocolate and coconut - into a light and fluffy little cake.
While the classic recipe is an old favourite, there's no denying that Aussies love to shake things up in the kitchen.
With summer well and truly settled in across the country, we've rounded up some quirky twists on the traditional recipe for all your brunch and barbecue platters.
From peanut butter popcorn treats, to a tempting white chocolate version of the classic, everyone will find a recipe they love on this list.

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Classic lamingtons

Nothing beats fluffy sponge dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut - fact. Whether it's for a special occasion or just for morning tea, these lamingtons will hit the spot.

See the full Australian Women's Weekly recipe here.

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White chocolate raspberry lamingtons

A delightful twist on the old classic, this recipe is perfect for when you want something a little prettier on your plate. Plus, they taste divine.

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Mini lemon almond lamingtons

These gorgeous mini lemon almond fingers are a zesty take on the classic Australian lamington. The combination of soft sponge rolled in coconut and drizzled with a sweet lemon syrup will leave you reaching for more.

See the full Australian Women's Weekly recipe here.

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Marbled lamingtons

When you bite into these lamingtons you see a cool little marble effect - fun and delicious!

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Mini almond coconut lamingtons

These make a delicious accompaniment for afternoon tea.

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Raspberry cheesecake lamingtons

These raspberry delights are a cute creative twist on your classic lamingtons! They're dipped in pink icing and layered with cream cheese filling and fresh raspberries for a fun treat everyone will love.

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Little white lamingtons

If you're looking for a new twist on an old favourite, these little white chocolate lamingtons are the business. Bite-sized pieces of feather-light sponge, dipped in white chocolate and coated in moist shredded coconut.

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Pink lamingtons with musk cream

Combining two classic Aussie treats - musk lollies and coconut-coated lamingtons - these sweet morsels are sure to be a massive success.

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Lemontons

We have created a lemon twist on a classic favourite - the Lamington. We've even made this recipe gluten-free, and nut-free, so everyone can enjoy!

See the full Australian Women's Weekly recipe here.

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White chocolate lamingtons

This recipe uses white chocolate instead of traditional milk chocolate, to give the lamingtons that pretty, snow-white effect.

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Giant lamingtons

This recipe creates a jumbo version of the tasty chocolate and coconut sponge, and stuffs it with fresh whipped cream and raspberry jam to produce a wonderfully sweet cake.

See the full Australian Women's Weekly recipe here.

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