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Passionfruit Lamingtons

Passionfruit Lamingtons: Tropical Delights That Dazzle

Indulge in these Passionfruit Lamingtons, a tropical treat with coconut and passionfruit that will dazzle your taste buds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 150 g Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 200 g Caster Sugar Can substitute with superfine sugar
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 150 g Plain Flour Sifted
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Fresh
  • 30 g Cornflour Can replace with arrowroot flour
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence Pure vanilla extract recommended
  • 200 ml Canned Full Fat Coconut Milk Can substitute with homemade coconut milk
For the Passionfruit Curd
  • 100 ml Passionfruit Pulp Fresh or canned
  • 2 large Eggs For curd
  • 50 g Unsalted Butter
  • 100 g Icing Sugar Powdered sugar can be used
For the Icing
  • 200 g Icing Sugar Powdered sugar optional
  • 100 g Desiccated Coconut Can swap with shredded coconut or omit

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking tin
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • piping bag
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Passionfruit Lamingtons
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease an 8x8 inch baking tin. Line with baking paper for easy removal.
  2. Cream together 150g unsalted butter and 200g caster sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add three large eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
  4. Sift in 150g plain flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 30g cornflour. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, then add 1 tsp vanilla essence and 200ml coconut milk. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into prepared tin and bake for about 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Prepare passionfruit curd by whisking together 100ml passionfruit pulp, 50g unsalted butter, and 100g caster sugar. Cook until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Beat together 100g unsalted butter and 150g icing sugar for buttercream. Add 2 tablespoons coconut milk and mix until smooth.
  8. Once cooled, slice the cake in half horizontally. Spread curd and buttercream on the bottom half, replace top half and chill for 30 minutes.
  9. Coat the top and sides with a thin layer of buttercream for icing base. Chill for 15 minutes.
  10. Blend remaining passionfruit curd with 200g icing sugar for the icing, adjust consistency with water as needed.
  11. Dip the cake in icing, roll edges in desiccated coconut. Drizzle buttercream on top before displaying. Chill to set and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results: Use room temperature ingredients, let cake cool completely before cutting, and avoid overmixing for light texture.

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