History of Lamingtons
There is a lot of controversy as to how lamingtons were made. However, one of the most popular theories is that it was invented by a maid-servant. She was working for Lord Laminton, the eighth Governor of Queensland at the time, and one day, by accident, dropped some of Lord Lamington's favourite sponge cake into some melted chocolate. Lord Lamington was furious and hated wasting food, so he told his maid to cover it in coconut so his fingers wouldn't get sticky. When he finally ate it, he thought it was delightful, and thus, lamingtons were born.
Another theory, still involving Lord Lamington, was that his main chef was called upon short notice to serve a lot of guests. The chef was not prepared, and found some sponge and decided to dip it in melted chocolate and coconut. The guests absolutely loved it and so, once again, the lamington was born!
Another theory, still involving Lord Lamington, was that his main chef was called upon short notice to serve a lot of guests. The chef was not prepared, and found some sponge and decided to dip it in melted chocolate and coconut. The guests absolutely loved it and so, once again, the lamington was born!