Creation of Lamingtons
The lamington was first concocted in 1900 at Old Government House by French chef, Armand Galland.
According to sources, the chocolatey-sponge treat was born of necessity - it was Monsieur Galland's solution to the perennial problem of unexpected visitors coming up the path!
In order to provide a timely High Tea for the Lady of the house, Lady Lamington, Galland sliced leftover sponge cake and dipped the pieces in a melted chocolate sauce.
He then rolled the resulting individual cakes in coconut and presented them to guests.
The cakes were an immediate hit – so much so, that the recipe was requested and circulated amongst ladies of the society.
The recipe was titled ‘Lady Lamington’s Chocolate-Coconut Cake’, but was verbally abbreviated to ‘lamingtons’, as we know them today.
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