Gluten-Free Lamingtons

by | Mar 15, 2021 | 0 comments

Lamingtons are a classic Aussie treat, and there is actually research that shows that they may have been invented right here in Queensland (home of CH HQ) back in the early 1900s! A delicious light and fluffy sponge covered in chocolate and sprinkled with coconut.

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 minsDifficultyBeginner
Ingredients
Sponge
 1/4 cup coconut oil
 1/2 cup coconut yoghurt
 1/4 cup honey
 2 eggs (room temperature)
 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
 1 1/2 cups blanched almond meal
 3/4 cup coconut flour
 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Chocolate Coating
 1 tbsp coconut oil
 1/4 cup coconut cream
 1/4 cup maple syrup
 1/2 cup shredded coconut (processed) or desiccated coconut
Directions
Sponge
1

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.

2

Line a loaf tin.

3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, coconut yoghurt, honey, eggs and coconut milk.

4

While stirring, add the rest of the sponge ingredients and mix well.

5

Pour mixture into the baking tin and smooth down evenly with the back of a spoon.

6

Bake for 45 minutes. Remove and cool completely.

Chocolate Coating
7

In a pot on a low heat, add the coconut oil, cacao chips, maple syrup and salt, stirring constantly until the mixture has completely melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut cream. Let the mixture cool completely.

8

Once the sponge and chocolate coating have both cooled completely, cut the sponge into 8 squares and place on a wire rack.

9

Using a knife, ice the sponges with the chocolate.

10

Sprinkle with the coconut and store in the refrigerator.

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Ingredients

Ingredients
Sponge
 1/4 cup coconut oil
 1/2 cup coconut yoghurt
 1/4 cup honey
 2 eggs (room temperature)
 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
 1 1/2 cups blanched almond meal
 3/4 cup coconut flour
 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Chocolate Coating
 1 tbsp coconut oil
 1/4 cup coconut cream
 1/4 cup maple syrup
 1/2 cup shredded coconut (processed) or desiccated coconut

Directions

Directions
Sponge
1

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.

2

Line a loaf tin.

3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, coconut yoghurt, honey, eggs and coconut milk.

4

While stirring, add the rest of the sponge ingredients and mix well.

5

Pour mixture into the baking tin and smooth down evenly with the back of a spoon.

6

Bake for 45 minutes. Remove and cool completely.

Chocolate Coating
7

In a pot on a low heat, add the coconut oil, cacao chips, maple syrup and salt, stirring constantly until the mixture has completely melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut cream. Let the mixture cool completely.

8

Once the sponge and chocolate coating have both cooled completely, cut the sponge into 8 squares and place on a wire rack.

9

Using a knife, ice the sponges with the chocolate.

10

Sprinkle with the coconut and store in the refrigerator.

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