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    By Amanda Smyth Leave a Comment

    lamington ice-cream cake

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    Ever have an idea that just won't leave you alone?

    Lamington ice-cream cake first tapped on my shoulder while I was putting together recipes for my cook book.

    "Hi", I said to the lamington ice-cream cake idea. "You're a great idea. I should make you."

    Then I asked lamington ice-cream cake to sit quietly in the corner while I got really busy finishing the book "I'll be back for you shortly", I said.

    Then the year barrelled on and I went on holidays.

    When I got back I was stunned to find lamington ice-cream cake waiting patiently for me. "Yes, it's your turn now", I said to lamington ice-cream cake and low and behold, it was worth the wait.lamington ice-cream cake for Australia Day

    lamington ice-cream cake

    Ingredients:

    2L good quality vanilla ice-cream
    100g dark chocolate
    320g sweet condensed coconut milk
    100g raspberry jam
    fresh coconut to decorate

    Method:

    In a medium saucepan, melt together the chocolate and the condensed coconut milk until combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

    Line a bar tin with cling wrap.

    Spoon the ice-cream into a large bowl and combine the ice-cream and half the coconut-chocolate fudge sauce.

    Working quickly, transfer half of the ice-cream into the prepared bar tin. Fold the edges of cling wrap over and lay another layer of clip wrap on top. Add the remaining ice-cream to the tin, cover and freeze overnight or until set. Reserve the remaining coconut-chocolate fudge sauce.lamington icecream cake step 2

    Two hours before serving, turn the ice-cream layers out of the bar tin. Place the bottom layer on the serving plate and spread with the raspberry jam. Place the second ice-cream layer on the top to form a sandwich. Return to the freezer for thirty minutes.*

    Remove the cake from the freezer and spread with the reserved coconut-chocolate fudge sauce. Return to the freezer to firm before serving. Top with fresh (or toasted) coconut and serve immediately.

    * It's pretty hot at the farm at the moment, so I found it necessary to return the cake to the freezer between steps. Those of you in cooler climates might be able to get away with  

    lamington ice-cream cake. Perfect for Australia Day!

    All the flavours of lamington in ice-cream form - the perfect way to keep cool this Australia Day!

    Speaking of Australia Day, how fun is this poem? I've searched high and low for the author but I can't find who wrote it - any ideas?

    australia day poem - you're the gold to my coast, the vegemite to my toast

    ever had an idea that just won't get out of your head?

    are you a lamington aficionado too?

    how will you keep cool on Tuesday?

     

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