LAMINGTONS

Makes 18 squares Prep 10 min Bake 20 min

125g unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup (180ml) castor sugar

1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence

2 eggs

1¼ cup (310ml) cake flour, sifted

1 tsp (5ml) baking powder, sifted

½ cup (125ml) milk

½ cup (125ml) dessicated coconut

For the chocolate icing

¾ cup (180ml) icing sugar, sifted

2 tbsp (30ml) cocoa powder, sifted

1/ 3 cup (80ml) boiling water

20g unsalted butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 160°C. Lightly grease a 20cm x 30cm tin and line it with baking paper.

For the chocolate icing, place the icing sugar, cocoa, water and butter in a bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.

Beat the butter, sugar and vanilla essence in an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs and beat well. Add the flour and baking powder and mix until well combined. Stir in the milk.

Spoon into the tin and bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Cut into squares while still warm and pour the icing over the top. Sprinkle with coconut.

Use white chocolate shavings instead of coconut if you prefer...

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