Fairy Bread Lamingtons – A Whimsical Aussie Twist!

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These fun, colorful Fairy Bread Lamingtons combine two iconic Australian treats into one magical dessert! Soft sponge cake is coated in pink chocolate glaze and rolled in hundreds & thousands (sprinkles), creating a playful, nostalgic treat perfect for birthdays, parties, or anytime you need a little extra joy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Best of Both Worlds – Lamingtons meet fairy bread!
✅ Kid-Friendly Fun – Bright, colorful, and full of sprinkles
✅ Easy to Make – Uses simple sponge cake (or store-bought)
✅ Perfect for Celebrations – A showstopper at any party

Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

(or use a 9×5-inch store-bought sponge cake for a shortcut!)

For the Pink Glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pink food coloring (gel works best)

For Coating:

  • 1 ½ cups hundreds & thousands (sprinkles)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Sponge Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat eggs and sugar until pale and thick (~5 mins).
  4. Gently fold in milk, melted butter, and vanilla, then the dry ingredients.
  5. Pour into pan and bake 25-30 mins until golden. Cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Pink Glaze

  1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Tint with pink food coloring to your desired shade.

Step 3: Assemble the Lamingtons

  1. Cut cake into 2-inch squares.
  2. Dip each square in pink glaze, letting excess drip off.
  3. Roll immediately in sprinkles, coating all sides.
  4. Place on a wire rack to set (~30 mins).

Tips for the Best Fairy Bread Lamingtons

🔹 Use Day-Old Cake – Slightly stale cake absorbs glaze better.
🔹 Quick Version? Use store-bought pound cake or sponge.
🔹 Extra Magic – Mix edible glitter with the sprinkles!

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with whipped cream & extra sprinkles on the side.
  • Pack in cellophane bags for cute party favors.

Final Thoughts

These Fairy Bread Lamingtons are pure happiness on a plate—soft, sweet, and bursting with color. A guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike!

Let the sprinkles bring the fun! 🎉🌈🍰

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