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New Zealand Strawberry Lamingtons

New Zealand Strawberry Lamingtons are a quick and easy dessert that is a nice treat to serve on Valentine's Day. It's also very kid friendly so a great option to serve at kid birthday parties! Strawberry Cake topped with coconut.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: New Zealand
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 147kcal

Ingredients

Sponge Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup self rising flour

Other Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. strawberry jello
  • 1 cup dessicated coconut

Instructions

  • To make the sponge, combine butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix well until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add vanilla extract and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Using a rubber spatula fold in the flour until just combined.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Leave to cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and leave to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare jello according to package instructions. Leave to chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Spread coconut in a shallow bowl or plate.
  • Cut sponge cake into 16 small squares. Dip first in jello and then coconut. Leave in refrigerator to set for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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