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Lamingtons
Beat butter and sugar, add eggs, then flour and milk. Bake in a lined 20cm square tin at 180°C 25–30 minutes. Cool completely, better overnight.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Lamingtons take?
2 hr all in — 30 min prep, 30 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 16 squares. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Eggs, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Mixing bowl, Baking tray.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
180 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Home sponge → A plain madeira loaf. The weekday cheat. Still dip and roll.
Any tips from this recipe?
Stale sponge dips cleaner than fresh crumbly sponge. A jam split before dipping is the filled lamington.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Beat butter and sugar, add eggs, then flour and milk. Bake in a lined 20cm square tin at 180°C 25–30 minutes. Cool completely, better overnight.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.