Lamington Swirl Bun

Inspired by the classic Lamington cake, these swirl buns are filled with chocolate and coconut, baked golden, and finished with a sweet cocoa icing. Perfect for Heritage Month or anytime you’re craving a nostalgic treat with a modern spin.
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Ingredients
  

Dough:

  • 1 bag store-bought bread dough about 500 g

Filling:

  • 3 tbsp butter softened
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • ½ cup desiccated coconut

Topping:

  • Chocolate spread
  • Extra desiccated coconut for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Roll out dough into a rectangle, about 1cm thick.
  • Mix butter, cocoa, and sugar into a paste. Spread evenly over the dough.
  • Sprinkle coconut over the filling.
  • Roll up tightly from the long edge and slice into 3–4 cm rounds.
  • Arrange in the dish, cut-side up, and bake 25–30 minutes until golden.
  • Spread chocolate spread over the slightly cooled buns
  • Finish with a generous sprinkle of coconut.