Lamington
A Lamington variant is a popular Australian treat, typically a sponge cake cube dipped in chocolate icing and rolled in desiccated coconut. While the classic version is simple, variants often incorporate fillings like jam and cream or different coatings, making it a versatile dessert. It is widely considered a national icon of Australian baking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fats, primarily from sugar, flour, and coconut. A single piece provides a quick energy boost but is relatively low in protein and essential nutrients, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 8.5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 lamington (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Lamington is named after Lord Lamington, the Governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901, though the exact origin story is debated. Nutritionally, the desiccated coconut coating adds a notable amount of dietary fiber and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) compared to a plain frosted cake.
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