Chocolate

Lamington Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Icing

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January 26, 2017
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Lamington Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Icing
Photo by Donna Hay
  • Makes 12
Author Notes

An Australia Day favorite from Donna Hay Magazine. —Donna Hay

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (165g) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 125 grams unsalted butter, softened and chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (25g) shredded coconut
  • 250 grams sour cream, for the chocolate ganache icing
  • 200 grams dark chocolate, melted, for the icing
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Place the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium speed for 6 minutes or until pale and smooth.
  2. Spoon the mixture into twelve 1/2-cup-capacity (125ml) cupcake tins lined with paper cases. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. While the cupcakes are cooking, make the chocolate ganache icing. Place the sour cream and chocolate in a large bowl and mix until smooth. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes or until cool and thickened. Using a palette knife, spread the icing over the cupcakes and sprinkle with coconut before serving.
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Madhurika
Madhurika January 26, 2017
Hi Donna!
I'm obsessed with cake I mean all types of cakes. If I could eat cake all day every day I would. I bake every other week. After reading your recipe on "Lamington Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Icing" I have to try it soon. I see that you have added coconut shaving as a garnishing which looks amazing! Could I add nuts or chocolate chips as my garnish? Thank you for providing an awesome recipe.