Lamington

453. A Lamington is a simple yet complex sweet.  It is cake-candy-cookie-dessert and yet it is a pastry all wrapped up in one.  Simple is the size and a perfect size to lift and bite but, complex, because of the process necessary to create these little delicacies.

These sweet delights are an Australian treat although I have seen them in Italian bakeries for years.  You can find a recipe online very easily.  Laminations by Allrecipies

Although the recipe is time consuming, it is a labor of love.  Australians celebrate National Lamington Day each year on July 21st.  Good to know!

"There is nothing more than the lamination that you need in the afternoon to lighten up your mood."

"National Lamington Day messages are for all people in the world to enjoy a day from the bottom of their hearts. The original recipe called for the sponge cake to be dipped in chocolate and then rolled in desiccated coconut.  Today, there are many variations of the lamington, but the most popular version is still the original. So if you’re an Australian and looking for an excuse to enjoy a delicious lamington, head down to your local bakery on National Lamington Day – you won’t be disappointed. If you’re not an Australian but still want to try it, then you can search for the recipe online and make it by yourself."