Lamingtons
A traditional Australian dessert, invented in Brisbane.
sponge   Refrigerate 1/2 hour. Cut into squares, pierce with a fork.
3 egg whites     beat until stiff Pour into lined tin. Bake in moderate oven 20 minutes or until done. Stand a few minutes, turn onto a rack. Leave overnight.
1/2 cup sugar     gradually beat in
3 egg yolks     fold in
1 tablespoon cornflour sift   fold in
1 cup self-rasing flour
1 teaspoon butter disslove   fold through
3 tablespoons boiling water
icing   Dip squares into chocolate, then toss in coconut.
500g icing sugar   sift
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup boiling water   stir in, for a smooth icing
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups dessicated coconut