Lamingtons

Tags: Australian, made, cake
A traditional Australian dessert, invented in Brisbane.
13 steps
sponge   Refrigerate 1/2 hour. Cut into squares, pierce with a fork.
3 egg whites   beat until stiff Pour into lined tin. Bake in moderate oven 20 minutes or until done. Stand a few minutes, turn onto a rack. Leave overnight.
1/2 cup sugar   gradually beat in
3 egg yolks   fold in
1 tablespoon cornflour sift   fold in
1 cup self-rasing flour
1 teaspoon butter disslove fold through
3 tablespoons boiling water
icing   Dip squares into chocolate, then toss in coconut.
500g icing sugar sift
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup boiling water stir in, for a smooth icing
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups dessicated coconut