Homemade Vegan Lamingtons

Ingredients

• 8 tbsp jam, store-bought (raspberry, strawberry or similar)
• 200 grams of powdered sugar
• 35 grams of cocoa powder
• 125 milliliters of plant-based milk
• 30 grams of coconut oil
• 75 grams of dark chocolate
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 200 grams of desiccated coconut
• 225 grams of flour
• 180 grams of sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons of baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 125 milliliters of plant-based milk (soy or almond work best)
• 80 milliliters of neutral oil (sunflower or canola oil)
• 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla paste

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the sponge cake: preheat the oven to...: Prepare the sponge cake: preheat the oven to 160°C / 320°F and line a rectangular baking pan with parchment paper.

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   In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking...: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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   In another bowl, combine milk, oil, apple cider...: In another bowl, combine milk, oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla.

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   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients,...: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the sponge cake is baked, which can be tested with a toothpick.

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   Remove the baked sponge cake from the oven,...: Remove the baked sponge cake from the oven, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a kitchen rack to cool completely.

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   Once cooled, cut the sponge cake into approximately...: Once cooled, cut the sponge cake into approximately 16 equal squares (4 x 4 in a row). Then, cut each square in half to create top and bottom slices.

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   Spread your choice of jam on the bottom...: Spread your choice of jam on the bottom slices and place the top slices over them to create sandwiches.

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   Prepare the chocolate coating: in a bowl, combine...: Prepare the chocolate coating: in a bowl, combine powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, coconut oil, and vanilla. Heat and stir the mixture on low heat until the ingredients are well combined. Then add pieces of dark chocolate and melt them.

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   Sprinkle desiccated coconut on a shallow plate. Dip...: Sprinkle desiccated coconut on a shallow plate. Dip the sponge cake squares into the chocolate coating, ensuring excess chocolate drains off. Immediately transfer them to the plate with desiccated coconut and roll them well in the coconut.

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    Repeat until all the ingredients are used.

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    Place the coated lamington squares on a kitchen...: Place the coated lamington squares on a kitchen rack and let them sit for a few hours to allow the coating to set before serving.