Lamington Layer Cake

Makes 4x15cm layers or 3x20cm layers

125g unsalted butter, softened

175g caster sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 large eggs

260g plain flour

15g baking powder

125ml Milk

Icing

300g pure icing sugar

40g cocoa powder

30ml coconut oil or unsalted butter

150ml milk

3 – 4cups shredded coconut to coat

Raspberry jam (preferably sugar free)

600ml whipped cream

1 punnet raspberries or strawberries to garnish

Heat oven to 180°C. Line 4 x 15cm cake tins with baking paper and set aside. Sift together the flour and baking powder. Whip the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well before the addition of each egg. Fold in half the flour, then stir in half of the milk. Repeat with remaining flour and milk. 

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake tins and bake for about 12-15minutes until lightly golden and the centre when lightly pressed springs back. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes, then remove from the tins and allow to cool completely.
Sift together the icing sugar and cocoa powder. Place the shredded coconut in a bowl or on a tray and set aside

Heat the milk and coconut oil or butter in a pan and then gently whisk into the icing sugar mixture to a smooth consistency

Coat each layer with chocolate mix and toss with shredded coconut. Allow to set. 

To assemble

Place a layer of cake onto a cake stand or serving platter. Top with a little raspberry jam and spread evenly, top with a few spoonful's of cream and repeat for each layer. Top with berries and serve.