Lamingtons

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 20cm square cake pan.

2. 2

   For the cake, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. 3

   Fold in the flour and milk in alternating batches until just combined.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

5. 5

   Cool completely before cutting into 12 squares.

6. 6

   For the icing, combine the icing sugar, cocoa, butter and milk in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

7. 7

   Dip each square of cake into the icing, then toss in coconut to coat.

8. 8

   Place on a wire rack to set.