What is National Lamington Day?
National Lamington Day, Australia's most popular culinary dish, the Aussie lamington, is celebrated every year on July 21st. While spreading the word about this delectable cake, the day also encourages people to eat a lamington.
Lord Lamington, the Governor of Queensland, Australia, from 1896 to 1901, receives praise for constructing the lamington. The dish at Lamington is made of a sponge cake dipped in chocolate. The baker decorates the cake with fine pieces of coconut after being dipped in chocolate.
Lord Lamington was involved in all the stories about how the lamington came about. According to one story, his chef was called up on short notice to feed unexpected visitors. The chef made the cake with the limited number of ingredients he had on hand. However, the guests were so impressed by the delectable cake that they requested for the recipe, that they requested for the recipe.
For serving us this delectable cake, another story suggests a mix-up in the kitchen. In this tale, a maidservant mistakenly converts Lord Lamington's favorite sponge cake into melted chocolate. Lord Lamington recommends coating the chocolate-covered sponge cake with coconut, but not wanting to waste the food. The coconut, in addition to being a delectable addition, will prevent his fingers from getting sloppy. Lord Lamington, who was satisfied, ate the mistakenly baked cake.
In an 1896 newspaper relating to events honoring Lord Lamington, the first mention of the cake appears. Recipes were soon followed, as well as recipes. The first recipe for lamington was published in the Queensland Country Life newspaper as early as 1900.
