Subject: Lamingtons
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Thu Aug 17 2000 - 21:41:43 EDT
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F O O D F U N N Y
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Here's a good one from reader Karen Stone:
A pig and a chicken were walking by a church where a gala charity
event was taking place. Getting caught up in the spirit, the pig
suggested to the chicken that they each make a contribution. "Great
idea!" clucked the chicken. "Let's offer them ham and eggs."
"Not so fast," said the pig. "For you, that's a contribution. For
me, it's a total commitment."
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T O D A Y ' S R E C I P E
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These cakes, the Australian equivalent to the American cupcake, are
named after Baron Lamington, governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901,
or possibly his wife who was reported to be very fond of them.
Lamington Drives are a popular fund-raising technique throughout
Australia today. Thanks to reader Marie Young for her version of this
"Australian Specialty."
Lamingtons
3 eggs
1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) self-rising flour
1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch (cornflour)
1+1/2 cups (375 ml) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
1/4 cup (60 ml) cocoa powder
1/4 cup (60 ml) hot water
1+1/2 cups (375 ml) desiccated coconut
Grease a square or rectangular cake pan. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
Beat eggs in a small bowl with an electric mixer for 2 minutes or
until pale. Add sugar and beat until well combined. Fold in sifted
flour and cornstarch with a spoon. Pour into prepared pan, bake for
20 minutes or until golden. Turn onto wire rack to cool. Cut cake
into 3-inch (7 cm) squares. Sift icing sugar and cocoa into a bowl,
stir in the water. Dip cake squares into the cocoa mixture and roll
in coconut. Allow to set on a wire rack. For those with a really
sweet tooth, before dipping the cakes into the cocoa mixture you can
split the cake and put a layer of strawberry jam/whipped cream inside
first.
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