Lamingtons

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a 23cm square slab pan and preheat oven to 190C or 380F.
2. 2
   Beat eggs in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until thick and creamy.
3. 3
   Gradually add the suger, beat until the sugar is dissolved between each addition.
4. 4
   Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, fold in sifted flours, then combined water and butter.
5. 5
   Pour into the prepared pan and bake in the oven for about 35 minutes, or until done.
6. 6
   Stand 5 minutes in the tin before turning onto a wire rack to cook.
7. 7
   Trim crusts from the cake and cut into 25 squares.
8. 8
   Dip each piece fully in the icing, toss in coconut (use a very large bowl for this as it can be very messy).
9. 9
   Stand on a wire rack to set.
10. 10
    To make the chocolate icing: Sift the icing sugar and cocoa into a heatproof bowl, stir in melted butter and milk, stir over hot water until the icing is smooth.