Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Bake the sponge
- Preheat the oven to 160°C and line a square baking tin with baking paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vegetable oil and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk and buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour for easier cutting.
- Cut into 12 equal squares.
Make Berry Jam
- Add the berries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until the berries soften and release their juices.
- Mix the cornflour with a small amount of water to make a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the berry mixture.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
Chocolate Dip
- Place the chocolate dip mixture and water into a bowl.
- Stir until smooth and pourable.
Raspberry Dip
- Place the raspberry dip mixture and water into a separate bowl.
- Stir until smooth and pourable.
Assemble Lamingtons
- Dip each sponge square into either the chocolate dip or raspberry dip, coating all sides.
- Allow any excess dip to drip off.
- Roll each square in desiccated coconut until fully coated.
- Place on a wire rack and allow the coating to set.
- Pipe a swirl of fresh whipped cream onto the top of each lamington square.
- Spoon or pipe a small amount of berry jam over the cream.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
