Lamington Tiramisu aka Lamingtonmisu For Australia Day! @Not Quite Nigella

Lamington Tiramisu aka Lamingtonmisu For Australia Day!

January 25, 2010 by Not Quite Nigella

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When I was young the things that made me laugh were jokes or speeches starting with “Ladies and Germs” and silly slips of the tongue like when I called a groom a “broom” – I recall laughing so hard I caused myself a stitch. The hardest thing in life was which Barbie to ask for for my birthday (Barbie Fashion Face bien sur!) and then the most fabulous cakes were either sponge cakes with jam and cream in the centre with pink icing or lamingtons. What was not to love about a coconut dusted chocolate coated vanilla sponge with some jam and cream spread across the middle?

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Thankfully my tastes in both jokes and food have matured but I still do like a good, fresh lamington. I knew that this year for Australia Day I wanted to make something amazingly good but also very Australian. I toyed with the idea of using bush spices but knew that my overseas readers would have difficulty obtaining these. It was only when a friend and I were joking about holding a retro Australia Day party using our favourite Australian foods from childhood that the idea struck me. The foods we discussed included Redskin Splits, Bubble O Bill ice creams, Cheezels, party pies, sausage rolls (with tomato sauce of course), chocolate crackles, honey joys, Iced Vo Vos and of course lamingtons. Then I realised that I had two key ingredients to make a fabulous Australia Day dessert.

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Lamingtons

Please know Dear Reader that I am not setting you up for a lot of work with this one. This can also be done with store bought lamingtons and is a fast and fabulous way to put together a dessert as it doesn’t require the usual soaking time for tiramisu as you are using sponge finger biscuits and the sponge is soft enough. You could make this and serve it straight away or make it ahead of time e.g. the day before and unclip it and have it ready to serve. You could also do individual lamington tiramisus which have a more elegant look and all they require is a little spreading of the mascarpone and you could probably get a male into the act by telling him that it’s really just like laying mortar for bricks. Mr NQN was fabulous help with this.

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I didn’t use a store bought lamington. Instead I used some Ferrero sponge bars that I was sent as part of a Christmas gift from the nice people at Ferrero and their fabulous PR company. They were perfect for the job and these bars were even filled with chocolate cream to make them even more luscious. If you can’t a hold of these, and you probably won’t be able to as I haven’t seen them on shelves, I’d recommend using lamingtons. I’ve given a recipe using a store bought lamington as this is much easier and there’s no shame in using store bought when the whole point of Australia Day is celebrating it by having the day off work!

So tell me Dear Reader, which is your favourite holiday and why? And Happy Australia Day for tomorrow!

Lamington Tiramisu

An Original Recipe by Not Quite Nigella

750g store bought lamingtons* (to make your own see recipe below)
2 teaspoons coffee powder
2 teaspoons warm water
500grams/1 pound mascarpone
1/2 cup icing sugar
400ml cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup kahlua or frangelico
100g /3.5 oz raspberry jam
1.5 packets of Iced Vovo biscuit to decorate (optional)
2 teaspoon cocoa powder to decorate

If making one large Lamington Tiramisu cake:

1. In a small cup, dissolve the coffee powder in some warm water. Beat the mascarpone with 1/2 cup of icing sugar and coffee mixture until thick and able to keep its shape and set aside. In another bowl, whip the cream with 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff and set aside.

coffee mascarpone

Coffee mascarpone

2. Line a square or round springform cake tin with half of the lamingtons fitting them snugly or trimming them if necessary. Drizzle with half of the kahlua or frangelico and then spread with raspberry jam. Then spoon over the coffee mascarpone and then smooth this out with a palette knife. Place a second layer of lamingtons and repeat with kahlua or frangelico and then spoon over whipped cream and using a clean palette knife smooth this over.

3. Spread a little cream behind an Iced Vovo biscuit and stick onto the side of the cake.

If making individual Lamington Tiramisus:

1. Take a lamington and spread it with raspberry jam. Sprinkle a teaspoon or so of kahlua or frangelico and then spread some coffee mascarpone on top. Top with another lamington and repeat with raspberry jam and kahlua or frangelico. Then top with whipped cream and affix Iced Vovo biscuit on top.

Making your own lamingtons

You will need

750g sponge cake
3 cups icing sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
100g/3.5 ozs butter chopped up
3/4 cup boiling water
3 cups dessicated coconut

1. Cut sponge into desired pieces-lamingtons are usually square or rectangular. Place dessicated coconut on a large plate or bowl.

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Dipping the sponge into the chocolate icing

2. Sift icing sugar and cocoa together. Mix the boiling water and butter until butter has melted and then stir into icing sugar and cocoa mix and mix until a smooth glossy icing is made. Dip sponge pieces in briefly coating the sponge all over and allow the excess chocolate to drip off. Place on coconut and using two forks, roll the chocolate coated sponge in the coconut. Having made a lamington, you are now granted honorary Australian citizenship!

rolling lamington

Use two forks to toss the chocolate coated sponge bar in dessicated coconut

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78 Comments | Add your own

1. Heavenly Housewife | January 25, 2010 at 5:17 am | #

Ive been seeing so many yummy lamingtons on the Internet the last couple weeks. I am very tempted to make some for myself . Your ones look great, very unique twist. HOpe you are having a fab weekend.
*kisses* HH
2. Hannah | January 25, 2010 at 5:57 am | #

Lorraine, this is the most ingenious and gloriously retro/modern idea! I love it. My hand actually twitched when I saw the photo of the coffee buttercream, as I wanted to reach towards the screen and scoop some up

Oh, you’ve made me homesick, despite the fact that I can’t even remember the last time I had an Iced Vovo or lamington!
3. Faith | January 25, 2010 at 6:09 am | #

I’ve actually never heard of lamingtons until now…now that I know what they are, I think I NEED one, lol! Happy Australia Day, Lorraine!
4. Mowie @ Mowielicious | January 25, 2010 at 6:33 am | #

Oh how fabulous fabulous fabulous – I love it!

Happy Australia Day!
5. snooky doodle | January 25, 2010 at 6:59 am | #

delicious
6. foodwink | January 25, 2010 at 7:07 am | #

How original! You never cease to amaze me
p/s: Any holiday is a grrrreat holiday.
7. Ladybird | January 25, 2010 at 7:18 am | #

Loving the sound of this recipe… it looks yummy (and very Australian) – happy Australia day!
8. Highlands Foodie | January 25, 2010 at 7:25 am | #

That’s great! It doesn’t ge more Aussie than lamingtons & Iced VoVos!
9. Amy@takentopieces | January 25, 2010 at 7:27 am | #

The possibilities for making anything a ‘misu’ are endless! These look fabulous Lorraine, and I was only going to make Anzac bikkies……
10. Sarah, MaisonCupcake | January 25, 2010 at 7:37 am | #

I’ve never made lamingtons but I keep hearing about them, I will have to give them a try. This is a great variation on a classic.
11. grace | January 25, 2010 at 7:38 am | #

sadly, and i do mean sadly, i’m unfamiliar with the lamington. it sounds like an ideal treat for me, though, as a lover of all things coconut and chocolate. your stacked creation looks as delicious as it is beautiful!
12. Lisa (bakebikeblog) | January 25, 2010 at 7:43 am | #

ooooh that looks so so good!
13. The Curious Baker | January 25, 2010 at 7:45 am | #

wow, I just made lamingtons for the first time, today! Was planning on posting them on Australia Day…..It took me like 15 minutes to realise you guys are a day ahead, I was like Australia Day tomorrow? huh? lol! Happy Australia Day.
14. sandra | January 25, 2010 at 7:56 am | #

Looks very interesting!!! You cant go past a lovely lamington with jam and cream!!
15. gastronomygal | January 25, 2010 at 7:58 am | #

Looks amazing!!
16. Anita | January 25, 2010 at 8:25 am | #

Wonderful idea!!!
I love lamingtons, and this is a great way to use them and make something different and very elegant.
17. Rosa | January 25, 2010 at 8:25 am | #

That looks fantastic! I love lamingtons!

Cheers,

Rosa
18. Bev Malzard | January 25, 2010 at 8:32 am | #

Lamington Tiramasu – you should be arrested for that – talk about subversive and decadent – it’s divine and quite mad. I’m too gutless to even try making it – but will fantasise about it for the rest of my life.
Iced vo vo’s on top, I’m weeping with joy.
19. Cakelaw | January 25, 2010 at 8:40 am | #

LOL – lamingtonmisu! I adore the Ice Vovos on top – definitely a brilliant touch.

My favourite holiday is basically any holiday!!!
20. Katherine | January 25, 2010 at 8:41 am | #

What an awesome way of usig iced vovos. Lamingtons are so much fun to make. Especially when it’s time to deep and roll in coconut.
21. Jacinta | January 25, 2010 at 8:42 am | #

Fantastic, makes we swell with Aussie pride. I particularly like the Iced Vovo’s on top – takes me back to my childhood as well.
22. Iron Chef Shellie | January 25, 2010 at 9:00 am | #

oh my this looks fantastic! .. and reminds me I need to do an Australia Day dessert…. if only I had enough time!
23. Matilda | January 25, 2010 at 9:08 am | #

Happy Australia Day to everyone, let’s all celebrate this unique, beautiful land and embrace it’s many cultures.
Lorraine, I like your twist on the dessert, very clever.
My favourite public holiday is a no-brainer: Boxing Day of course as it’s my birthday. Yay
24. Fiona | January 25, 2010 at 9:19 am | #

Those are so Aussie :p

I love Canberra day because I get the day off while Sydney is at work
25. deana | January 25, 2010 at 9:24 am | #

Perfect lamington! Not well known here, but the childhood recollection rings similar bells with eclairs for me… lovely post!
26. Jenn | January 25, 2010 at 9:26 am | #

That looks wonderful!!! May try that over here in Ireland. Thanks for posting it! Happy Australia day to you and Mr NQN!!
27. Kewpie | January 25, 2010 at 9:30 am | #

nice one Lorraine…lamingtons and tiramisu, my 2 fave things….apart from custard tarts
28. Betty | January 25, 2010 at 9:46 am | #

they look awesome lorraine yum
29. Steph | January 25, 2010 at 10:01 am | #

Haha this is such a cute idea! Very Australian Love the iced vovos around the border too
30. kathy s | January 25, 2010 at 10:05 am | #

Lorraine love the idea – sorry found a typo in your instructions for the icing you have typed flour instead of icing sugar-could be confusing for international readers -my fave holiday is still Christmas with easter a close second but what Australian doent celebrate AUSTRALIA DAY – happy day to all tomorrow-stay safe
31. SimonFoodFavourites | January 25, 2010 at 10:47 am | #

looks like it should be the National dessert
32. Esz | January 25, 2010 at 10:58 am | #

Ooh what a great idea. I love coffee, lamingtons AND marscapone
33. Marelle | January 25, 2010 at 11:07 am | #

Happy Australia Day tomorrow PROUD TO BE AUSTRALIAN
I love lamingtons my mother used to make jelly cakes ooh now that is an Australian childhood memory for me!!
34. sara | January 25, 2010 at 11:11 am | #

SO COOL! Gorgeous dessert.
35. Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite | January 25, 2010 at 11:15 am | #

Smiling so wide at this post! ICED VO-VOS!!!!! CHEEZELS!! HONEY JOYS!!! REDSKIN SPLITS!!!! CHOCOLATE CRACKLES!!! Ah the stuff of my childhood! I just made lamingtons today to share with my colleagues on Australia Day. I have also made a special “reninvented lamington” you can check out on my blog Tuesday!!! Nothing as fancy as this though…

And really, you had me at the picture of the vo-vo!
36. Barbara | January 25, 2010 at 11:49 am | #

What a fabulous dessert for Australia Day! I hope you took a day off! Your twin sister finds little things funny too. Like the sign she read in London that said The Door is Alarmed really cracked her up. xoxo Mum
37. April Marie | January 25, 2010 at 11:50 am | #

I just love this approach to Tiramisu… YUM. What are VO VOS?
38. Christie @ Fig&Cherry | January 25, 2010 at 12:37 pm | #

You used iced vovo’s! They look fantastic. I think i’ll definitely have to try this one. Very clever my darling.
39. Alfie | January 25, 2010 at 2:15 pm | #

After reading this I now MUST have a lamington!! BTW I love the show “Come Dine with Me” UK version. Now loving the Aussie one- have you thought of going on that? Mine you, you would blow everyone away!!
40. sarah | January 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm | #

what a fantastic idea! my favourite holiday is my birthday! I get taken out for dinner AND get pressies and lots of love!
41. jetlagmama | January 25, 2010 at 2:50 pm | #

Ahhh…Lorraine – you are so ‘ontrend’. I think there are lamington desserts in delicious this month and I recently ate lamington ice cream at Source in Albury. I introduced lamingtons to some people I met overseas and I think they were bemused to say the least.
42. A Girl Called E | January 25, 2010 at 3:04 pm | #

okay, wow.
you won me with iced vovo.
but then took it to another level all together!
you’re amazing!
- em
43. Mary Preston | January 25, 2010 at 3:48 pm | #

Christmas is my favourite holiday. There is a certain something in the air – not to mention the great food. I would eat Iced VoVos with everything.
44. Carolyn Jung | January 25, 2010 at 3:55 pm | #

I can’t say I’ve ever even seen a lamington, let alone tasted one. Hmm, I must book a flight to Australia to investigate. After all, any baked good that is a national favorite is something I absolutely must try.
45. Marie | January 25, 2010 at 3:58 pm | #

I love Australia Day as it is the least fuss free day on the calendar. No rushing around or organising anything. Family meets for a free Aussie Brekky at the local park we are still full at lunch so skip that. Finish the day at a friends for a BBQ and crikey! all we have to do all day is relax and soak up the Aussie atmosphere. Have a great day everyone
46. shirley@kokken69 | January 25, 2010 at 4:04 pm | #

I have seen always seen lamington squares sold at coffee joints but have not tasted one that really blew my mind away. Your visual treat surpasses all my previous lamington experiences…
47. Lauren | January 25, 2010 at 4:36 pm | #

Yum! This looks fantastic =D. I don’t know what my favourite holiday is, but I hope you have a fantastic one!
48. Fiona | January 25, 2010 at 4:43 pm | #

We just HAD a retro Aussie BBQ on the weekend, and yes, Iced Vo-Vos (and lamingtons) were there! Ha! I made ‘Nuts and Bolts’ to snack on (remember that?)we dug out recipes for old fashioned dips and salads, and had a big bowl of Jaffas, Minties, and Caramello Koalas etc to nibble on. Happy Australia Day everyone!
49. Conor @ HoldtheBeef | January 25, 2010 at 7:57 pm | #

Woot!!! This is brilliant Lorraine, I love it!

Also, speaking of Iced Vo Vos and laughing so hard you get a stitch… I lost it when I saw this Iced VoVo joke on Micallef … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kco6mXH2aJY
50. Gourmet Chick | January 25, 2010 at 8:58 pm | #

What a great idea I am going to send a link around to this on twitter I love it so much – Happy Australia Day from London!
51. Panda | January 25, 2010 at 10:06 pm | #

after reading this post, I think I’ll make some lamingtons tomorrow! and i might even have a bubble o bill ice cream for old times sake
52. Moya | January 25, 2010 at 10:37 pm | #

I think the people have spoken, the lamington is Australia’s national dish (and ain’t it wonderful the dish turns out to be dessert!). For a time some years ago, I used to go through all the Arnotts’ range of biscuit names when needing a password on various websites or databases that I accessed and Iced Vovo was my (and our PM’s) favourite, I mean how do you argue with pink marshmallow and coconut?
53. Meredith | January 25, 2010 at 10:39 pm | #

Hmm, I was thinking of making the Mangomisu from last month’s Delicious…but it just might be pipped at the post with your Lamingtonmisu. It’s a -misu face off! I just can’t get the imagined taste of the coffee marscopone out of my mind. Happy Australia Day to you. Meredy xo.
54. Sweets at Vicky's | January 26, 2010 at 1:14 am | #

Oh, what loveliness! I adore tiramisu and lamingtons. Put them together and you’re my new best friend Lorraine! Happy Australia Day!
55. zurin | January 26, 2010 at 1:26 am | #

thats beautiful! happy Australia day!!
56. Sandy | January 26, 2010 at 1:38 am | #

Twisties, Tim tams and barbeque shapes.

Happy Australia Day from Namibia
57. diva | January 26, 2010 at 4:31 am | #

oh you make me laugh! If you could hear the terrible jokes i used to tell in the past OH NO u’d never want to speak to me ever again. These lamingtons turned Cinderella into tiramisu I totally love! I might hafta make these – too beautiful to pass up on x
58. mycookinghut | January 26, 2010 at 5:35 am | #

This looks and sounds like a great idea!!!
59. Su-yin | January 26, 2010 at 5:39 am | #

Oooooh I love the idea of these. So pretty and elegant! I seriously need to try lamingtons, have never had them.

My favourite holiday would have to be either Christmas or Chinese New Year. Note that both holidays involve lots of food (and cookies)… lol.
60. Juliana | January 26, 2010 at 9:03 am | #

Never heard of lamingtons…so interesting. Sure looks delicious, and what a nice presentation
61. penny aka jeroxie | January 26, 2010 at 10:35 am | #

Happy Aussie Day.
Love the lamington sandwiches… Yummo
62. Natasha - 5 Star Foo | January 26, 2010 at 12:10 pm | #

These are scrumptious! Happy Australia Day!
63. MaryPoppinsinHeels | January 26, 2010 at 2:15 pm | #

These are works of art! I can’t wait to try them.

I love Halloween. It’s so much fun to let my sick sense of humor run free!

Happy Australia Day, NQN!
64. Deb D | January 26, 2010 at 2:18 pm | #

Amazing – looks absolutely delicious. Saw this too late to make it this year, but definitely next Australia Day! Actually, I’d make it for any celebration, LOL.

My favourite time to celebrate is Christmas. Firstly, because I’m a Christian, and secondly because it’s the one time of year all the extended family make an effort to see each other – love it!
65. The Little Teochew | January 26, 2010 at 2:44 pm | #

Exquisite! Love your version. Happy Australia Day!!!
66. KatyBelle | January 26, 2010 at 3:58 pm | #

I’m glad I’m not the only one on here who had never heard of a lamington before! They sound really great!

Lorraine, you definitely need to try Canada’s national treat soon: Nanaimo Bars!!!
67. Jamie | January 26, 2010 at 7:32 pm | #

Yum! Oh yum! Heaven! And simply gorgeous to look at. I so want this. And Happy Australia Day. Not sure what my favorite holiday is but I do love me a chocolate-covered marshmallow santa or two. Not very far from what you’ve made.

Love that luscious coffee mascarpone cream. Wow!
68. Sophie | January 26, 2010 at 7:48 pm | #

Waw!! This treat looks grand!!!

Special too! Happy Australian day!
69. Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes) | January 27, 2010 at 5:40 am | #

Happy Australia day, Lorraine! This looks great. I’m now curious about Lamingtons, it’s going on my to-try list!
70. Tenina | January 27, 2010 at 2:10 pm | #

Hilarious…love it! Lamingtonmisu! Hope you had a great Aussie day!
71. Amelia | January 27, 2010 at 2:36 pm | #

Kudos to you NQN! In the spirit of Australiana, I attempted lamingtons over the weekend. Attempt One resulted in my sponge cake not rising – tears! So, I opted for the ‘cheats version’ and bought a sponge cake to ice and coat in coconut. This, without doubt, was the trickiest and most awkward thing I’ve ever done, and, much like your thousand layer apple cake – I can’t say I thought it was worth it!!! Your Lamingtonmisu looked gorgeous and I take my hat off to you! P.S, Long time reader, first time poster – your blog is a fabulous delight!
72. Diane | January 27, 2010 at 3:43 pm | #

We had an Aussie day BBQ last night, and I actually made this! It went down a storm, the only problem is that it’s a bit too sweet for my taste…and the fact that we were so stuffed with food there’s heaps left in my fridge to finish…lol..

You proved an inspiration in more than 1 way yesterday – we stopped by Ruby’s Diner for coffee (after Bertoni Casalinga in Balmain) – I’m working through the Time Out top 10 coffees before we move overseas.

So thank you – you helped make Australia Day one of the most memorable we’ve had!
73. Not Quite Nigella | January 27, 2010 at 10:12 pm | #

Hi Heavenly Housewife-OH you should most definitely darling! Thankyou we are, I hope yours is glorious? xxx

Hi Hannah-Why thankyou so much! Hehe you are so cute! Yes I know, it’s been over 20 yers since I had an Iced Vovo!

Hi Faith-Hehe oh they’re quite good but only when they’re fresh Thankyou so much Faith!

Hi Mowie-Hehe thankyou! Happy Australia Day to you too!

Hi snooky doodle-Thanks!

Hi foodwink-Aww shucks thankyou! Hehe that is very true!

Hi Ladybird-Thankyou! Yes I tried to make it as Australian as possible Thanks so much and you too!

Hi Highlands Foodie-Hehe thankyou! That’s what I was hoping you’d all say!

Hi Amy-Yes this is true! Hey I love Anzac biscuits!

Hi Sarah-Ahh I hope you like them! Thankyou!

Hi grace-Oh well if you love coconut and chocolate then you must get thyself in front of a lamington! Thankyou!

Hi Lisa-Thanks so much!

Hi The Curious Baker-Hehe what a coincidence! Ahh yes we are although I posted these on the 25th January Happy Australia Day!

Hi sandra-So true isn’t it!

Hi gastronomygal-Thankyou!

Hi Anita-Thanks Anita! Yes I thought the individual ones looked a bit more elegant hehe

Hi Rosa-Thankyou very much!

Hi Bev-Haha! Thankyou I love my ideas being described as divine and mad Oh no I’m sure you’ll do a fabulous job! Yes it’s been years since I had one!

Hi Cakelaw-Hehe thankyou! Any holiday where we get the day off huh?

Hi Katherine-Thanks so much! hehe yes and you get coconut everywhere!

Hi Jacinta-Thankyou so much, that’s such a sweet thing to say! Me too with the Iced Vovos

Hi Iron Chef Shellie-Thanks! I liked your trifle!

Hi Matilda -Agreed! We’re so lucky to live here Thankyou and ahh of course now that makes it doubly special!

Hi Fiona-Thanks, they’re supposed to be Haha! No fair…

Hi deana-Thankyou so much! Yes indeed I bet there’s a similar cake that invokes lovely memories for you

Hi Jenn -How fabulous! I’d be honoured if you did! Thankyou so much!

Hi Kewpie-Haha yes custard arts. If only I could have added them in here! Maybe next year!

Hi Betty-Thanks so much!

Hi Steph-Thankyou! They’re so pretty it was an easy decision to use them!

Hi kathy-Ahh thankyou so much! I’m so used to sifting flour yes Easter is good as there are so many days in a row off! I hope you had a great one!

Hi Simon-I agree!

Hi Esz-Hehe I think you might like this!

Hi Marelle-Happy Australia Day to you too! Oh jelly cakes? They sound fab!

Hi sara -Thanks so much!

Hi Mardi -Hehe what a sweet comment! I love that you love it because really they’re such Australian childhood foods aren’t they! I LOVE your macaron!

Hi Barbara-Thankyou! I took half a day off and it was marvellous Hehe how funny! Xxx

Hi April Marie-Thanks so much! They’re biscuits with raspberry jam down the centre and coconut marshmallow down the sides!

Hi Christie -I did! Thankyou so much darling!

Hi Alfie-hehe you know a few people have mentioned that show to me! Aww thanks, you are too sweet!

Hi sarah-Hehe very true that!

Hi jetlagmama-Oh cool I had no idea! Hehe did they like them?

Hi A Girl Called E-Are they great bikkies? Thankyou so much!

Hi Mary-hehe they’re delicious. I really should buy another packet just to eat on their own!

Hi Carolyn-Oh yes you must! Although you can make them with sponge cake easily enough Hehe I feel the same way!

Hi Marie-Yes it’s so different from Christmas. I suppose BBQs are great that way! Hope you had a great Austalia Day!

Hi shirley-I think they’re really nice when they’re fresh but not so special when they are stale And some seem to have jam and cream inside and some don’t and I like the ones with Thankyou!

Hi Lauren-Thankyou so much Lauren!

Hi Fiona-How fabulous! I love it and yes remember nuts and bolts too Sounds like you had a fabulous one!

Hi Conor-Thanks so much! Oh my that is hilarious. Thanks for the link!

Hi Gourmet Chick-Why thankyou! That would be lovely! Happy Australia Day to you too!

Hi Panda-Hehe cool! And no better time than Australia day! Haha I should have one too!

Hi Moya-It is indeed! Haha that’s hilarious about the passwords! I guess that’s the sign of a true foodie!

Hi Meredith-Oh wonderful! Although I think both would do you well for an Australian dessert Happy Australia Day to you Meredy! xxx

Hi Sweets at Vicky’s-Thankyou! Hehe that’s so sweet and Happy Australia Day to you too!

Hi zurin-Thankyou and Happy Australia Day to you too!

Hi Sandy-Oh yes BBQ shapes! I love chicken in a biskit too Happy Australia Day to you in Namibia!

Hi diva -Hehe really? Thankyou so much Diva darling! X

Hi mycookinghut-Thankyou so much!

Hi Su-yin-Ahh yes you must! I hope you like hem! Haha yes a very important point as far as enjoyment goes!

Hi Juliana-Thankyou so much!

Hi penny- Happy Australia Day to you Penny! Thankyou!

Hi Natasha- Happy Australia Day Natasha!

Hi MaryPoppinsinHeels -Aww thankyou! You are too sweet. Haha yes you and me both! Happy Australia Day to you too!

Hi Deb-Thankyou so much! Hehe yes not just for Australia Day I suppose! Ah of course it’s a great time of the year

Hi The Little Teochew-Thankyou so much Ju!

Hi KatyBelle-Hehe thanks! Yes of course I guess if you’re outside of Australia they’re not very big! Hehe have a look at today’s story! I did!

Hi Jamie- Thanks so much Jamie! I wanted to eat that by itself!

Hi Sophie-Thankyou! Happy Australia Day to you too Sophie!

Hi Avanika- Happy Australia Day to you too! Awesome, I’d love to know what you think of it!

Hi Tenina-Thanks so much! Happy Australia Day to you too!

Hi Amelia-Oh no you poor thing! Ahh that’s totally understandable! I did that too! Thankyou so much and thanks for commenting and reading!

Hi Diane-I’m so glad to hear that you made it and that people liked it too! Yes it is quite sweet I have to admit Oh fantastic, great stuff! I’m so touched and thanks for letting me know!
74. Judy | January 28, 2010 at 12:59 am | #

how did those ferrero sponge bars taste? they look so cute with the checkerboard pattern.
75. ljb | January 29, 2010 at 11:10 am | #

I made lamingtons for the first time last week. The best tip I can give – the double prong fork that is used for carving meat is an easy and mess free way of dipping the sponges in the chocolate and coconut (and easier to manouver the sponge instead of using two normal forks). Just have a spoon handy in both bowls to spoon over the parts that aren’t covered yet
76. Mr. P | January 30, 2010 at 11:17 am | #

I am so relieved that somebody who actually is Australian also wanted to Re-Invent!

You should check out the crazy entries I got for my contest!

http://deliciousdeliciousdelicious.blogspot.com/2010/01/re-inventing-lamington-round-up.html
77. Not Quite Nigella | January 31, 2010 at 10:02 pm | #

Hi Judy-They were quite nice! They were filled with a custard which was rather tasty

Hi ljb-Ah interesting to know about the carving fork! Thanks for the tips!

Hi Mr. P-haha you had a great turnout!

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