Skillet Lamington Cake Bites with Chocolate and Coconut

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Mini Australian lamington-inspired cake bites, pan-fried and coated in rich chocolate and toasted coconut. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers sponge cake, dark chocolate chips, heavy cream 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 280 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat 1/3 cup heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer around the edges. Remove from heat and add 6 oz dark chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Melt 1 tbsp butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz 1-inch sponge cake cubes and sauté gently for 2 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Step 4: Remove cake cubes from skillet, dip each cube into the warm chocolate sauce to coat fully, then immediately roll in the toasted coconut until covered.
  5. Step 5: Place coated cake bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes until chocolate sets. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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