Eggless Lamington Cake Recipe

19 Jul Eggless Lamington Cake Recipe

Last Updated on July 19, 2023 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Eggless Lamington Cake Recipe with step wise pictorial and video method.

Lamington Cake is a delightful dessert which is loved by the cake enthusiasts around the world.

Originated in Australia, it is named after Lord Lamington, who served as the Governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901.

The base of the Lamington Cake is just a regular soft and sponge cake but it’s signature element is the chocolate icing and coconut coating that makes it unique and different. Cake is first cut into square or rectangular smaller pieces and then coated in a layer of chocolate icing, typically made with cocoa powder, butter, milk and sugar, which can easily be combined to create a smooth and glossy texture. After the cake is iced, it is rolled in desiccated coconut, which gives it a distinctive texture and appearance.

Traditionally the cake is made with eggs, but an eggless version can achieve similar results, without compromising on taste or texture, through alternative ingredients. By using a combination of baking powder, baking soda and curd/yogurt, one can create a sponge cake that is just as tender and moist.

Lamington cake is versatile in the sense that it allows for creative variations and adaptations. While the classic version is undeniably delightful, there are numerous ways to add a personal touch.

For example, Some recipes include a layer of jam or cream in the middle of the cake, adding extra sweetness and moisture. Other variations may include fillings such as whipped cream, chocolate ganache, or fresh fruit.
One can also incorporate fresh fruits, such as strawberries or raspberries, between the layers of the cake for a burst of tanginess and color. Choice is yours.

You need no specific occasions to cherish this delectable treat and it can commonly be served at morning or evening tea. You may make this dessert a part of parties and celebrations and grab all attention and appreciations.

In recent years, Lamington cake has gained international popularity and can find it in bakery displays, dessert menus, and even specialty Lamington shops around the world, showcasing the widespread love for this delightful cake.

If you have already tried many of the cakes variations but this time curious to try something new, Lamington Cake promises a delightful and satisfying experience.

So go ahead, indulge in the eggless lamington cake, and savor the flavors of this iconic dessert with a compassionate twist.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF EGGLESS LAMINGTON CAKE RECIPE

1.Add 1/3 cup curd and 1 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda.

2. Give them a good mix.

3. Rest for 5 minutes and then you will find bubbly and frothy top.

4. Add 1/3 cup oil, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla essence.

5. Mix well.

6. Put a sieve on the bowl and add 1 cup flour and 1/8 tsp salt in it.

7. Sift them into the bowl.

8. Mix using cut and fold method.

9. Pour the batter into greased baking tray lined with greased butter paper. For this recipe, prefer to use square or rectangular baking tray.

10. Bake in a pre-heated oven @180°C for 30 minutes.

11. Check by inserting a toothpick and if it comes out clean, that’s a sign that cake is perfectly baked.

12. Place the cake tin on cooling rack and let cake cool down a bit for 10-15 minutes.

13. Thereafter remove the cake from the tin and let it cool down completely.
MAKING OF CHOCOLATE ICING

14. While the cake is cooling down, prepare the chocolate icing and for that add 1 cup milk, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar and 50 gram butter in a pan. If using salted butter, then skip adding additional butter in cake.

15. Let the sugar and butter melt.

16. Once the mixture comes to boil, switch off the heat.

17. Let this chocolate icing cool down.

COATING OF CAKE

18. Cut the uneven edges of cake.

19. Cut the cake into cubes of desired sizes.

20. Dip a cube into chocolate icing and let the cube get coated from all sides. Use two forks for the convenience.

21. Thereafter toss the chocolate coated cake cube into Desiccated Coconut.

22. Do it for all the cubes and place in a plate.

23. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Eggless Lamington Cake is ready. Enjoy.

NOTES

Instead of whole wheat flour, you can use all purpose flour as well.

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EGGLESS LAMINGTON CAKE RECIPE – RECIPE CARD

Eggless Lamington Cake Recipe

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Lamington Cake is a delightful dessert in which a simple sponge cake is coated in chocolate icing and tossed in desiccated coconut.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Course Cake

Cuisine Australian

Servings 12 Cubes

Ingredients

  

1 cup = 200 ml

FOR CAKE

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (160 gram)
• 1/3 cup curd/yoghurt (80 grams)
• 1/3 cup oil (55 gram)
• 1/2 cup milk (100 ml)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar of your choice (95 gram - we used khandsari sugar)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
• 1/8 tsp salt

FOR CHOCOLATE ICING

• 1 cup sugar of your choice (250 gram - we used khandsari sugar)
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder (20 gram)
• 1 cup milk (200 ml)
• Half stick butter (50 gram)

FOR COATING

• Chocolate icing
• 1 cup Desiccated Coconut

Instructions

 

• Add 1/3 cup curd and 1 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda.
• Give them a good mix.
• Rest for 5 minutes and then you will find bubbly and frothy top.
• Add 1/3 cup oil, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla essence.
• Mix well.
• Put a sieve on the bowl and add 1 cup flour and 1/8 tsp salt in it.
• Sift them into the bowl.
• Mix using cut and fold method.
• Pour the batter into greased baking tray lined with greased butter paper. For this recipe, prefer to use square or rectangular baking tray.
• Bake in a pre-heated oven @180°C for 30 minutes.
• Check by inserting a toothpick and if it comes out clean, that's a sign that cake is perfectly baked.
• Place the cake tin on cooling rack and let cake cool down a bit for 10-15 minutes.
• Thereafter remove the cake from the tin and let it cool down completely.

MAKING OF CHOCOLATE ICING

• While the cake is cooling down, prepare the chocolate icing and for that add 1 cup milk, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar and 50 gram butter in a pan. If using salted butter, then skip adding additional butter in cake.
• Let the sugar and butter melt.
• Once the mixture comes to boil, switch off the heat.
• Let this chocolate icing cool down.

COATING OF CAKE

• Cut the cake into cubes of desired sizes.
• Dip a cube into chocolate icing and let the cube get coated from all sides. Use two forks for the convenience.
• Thereafter toss the chocolate coated cake cube into Desiccated Coconut.
• Do it for all the cubes and place in a plate.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Eggless Lamington Cake is ready. Enjoy .

Notes

Instead of whole wheat flour, you can use all purpose flour as well.

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