No-Bake Lamington Cake Bites

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Mini Australian lamington-inspired cake bites coated in chocolate and rolled in shredded coconut for a sweet, bite-sized treat. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers vanilla sponge cake, sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 16 Australian cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces crumbled vanilla sponge cake with 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, mixing until the crumbs are moist and hold together when pressed.
  2. Step 2: Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch bite-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate coating by whisking together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup milk in a shallow bowl until smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Spread 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut on a separate plate.
  5. Step 5: Dip each chilled cake ball into the chocolate mixture, using a fork to fully coat it, then immediately roll it in the shredded coconut to cover completely.
  6. Step 6: Place the coated lamington bites back on the tray and refrigerate for another 30 minutes until firm before serving.

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