Pink Lamingtons are delightful little vanilla cake squares coated in a sweet pink syrup and covered with desiccated coconut. They are soft, fluffy, colorful, and perfect for afternoon tea, birthdays, parties, or special occasions.
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Baking time: 30–35 minutes
Cooling time: 1–2 hours
Servings: 12–16 pieces
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Cake
- 250 g softened butter
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 3 cups cake flour (approximately 375 g)
- 1 cup milk (250 ml)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- A pinch of salt
For the Pink Syrup
- 3 cups sifted icing sugar
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1½ cups water
- A few drops of strawberry essence
- A few drops of pink food coloring or pink essence
For the Coconut Coating
- 2–3 cups desiccated coconut
- A few drops of pink food coloring
Instructions
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