Lamington swiss roll
This Lamington swiss roll is a classic Australian dessert combining a light vanilla sponge, chocolate icing and desiccated coconut in an easy slice. The Thermomix TM7 whisks the eggs and cream to airy perfection, mixes the sponge batter evenly and heats the chocolate icing to a glossy finish for a show-stopping cake with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Lamington swiss roll Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the iconic Australian lamington flavour into a graceful roulade shape that is far easier to slice and serve than the traditional cubes. Vanilla sponge, whipped cream, chocolate icing and desiccated coconut come together in a dessert that looks impressive yet comes together quickly in your all-in-one kitchen machine. The TM7 whisking function aerates the eggs and caster sugar into a pale, thick foam that gives the sponge its bouncy structure, while the butterfly accessory whips the pouring cream into soft, cloud-like folds without ever splitting. Precise heating keeps the cocoa and icing sugar mixture silky and glossy, ready to coat the rolled sponge before the coconut is scattered over. This dessert is perfect for birthdays, afternoon tea, bake sales or a festive Christmas table, and it can be prepared a day ahead so the flavours meld overnight. If you have been searching for a chocolate coconut sponge roll that slices cleanly every time, this Thermomix TM7 recipe is the one to try.
Preparation tips
- Roll the warm sponge immediately around a sheet of baking paper so it keeps its shape and cools without cracking; unroll it gently before spreading the whipped cream to keep the surface intact.
- Toast the desiccated coconut briefly in a dry frying pan before coating the roll; it deepens the nutty flavour and gives the Lamington swiss roll a lovely golden speckled finish.
- For a neat slice, use a serrated knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts; this prevents the chocolate icing and coconut from smearing across the cream filling.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the butter with plant-based margarine, use oat pouring cream for the filling and a dairy-free milk in the icing; the chocolate coconut coating tastes exactly like the classic Lamington swiss roll.
- Festive variation: add a few drops of peppermint extract to the whipped cream and sprinkle the coconut with crushed candy canes for a Christmas Lamington swiss roll that looks stunning on a holiday dessert table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Whisking mastery - The Thermomix whisks eggs and caster sugar into a thick pale foam, giving the swiss roll sponge its airy structure. [Whisking]. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the self raising flour and icing sugar directly in the mixing bowl of the TM7 for consistent Lamington sponge every time. [Weighing]. [Time Savings]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the Thermomix melts the cocoa icing into a glossy coating without any burnt lumps. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Whipping perfection - The butterfly whisk of the TM7 whips the pouring cream into soft folds for a cloud-like Lamington filling. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
- Even mixing - The TM7 blends the vanilla sponge batter uniformly in seconds, so the coconut-coated roll bakes with an even crumb. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- butter
- caster sugar
- eggs
- natural vanilla extract
- self-raising flour
- pure icing sugar
- cocoa powder
- milk
- pouring (whipping) cream
- desiccated coconut