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Soft sponge cake cubes soaked in rich chocolate sauce and coated in coconut. These super moist, chocolatey treats are simple, nostalgic, and incredibly satisfying.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 g sugar
  • 7 g vanilla sugar
  • 70 ml oil
  • 100 ml milk
  • 135 g flour
  • 7 g baking powder
For the Chocolate Sauce
  • 50 g butter or margarine
  • 50 g cocoa powder
  • 50 g dark cooking chocolate
  • 120 g sugar or 80 g for less sweetness
  • 400 ml milk
For Coating
  • Desiccated coconut

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixer

Method
 

Make the Sponge
  1. Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla sugar until light.
  2. Add oil and milk, mix well.
  3. Add flour mixed with baking powder.
  4. Pour into a 20×30 cm baking tray.
  5. Bake at 200°C for ~20 minutes.
  6. Let cool, then cut into 4×4 cm cubes.
Make the Chocolate Sauce
  1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and fully combined.
Assemble
  1. Place sponge cubes into a tray.
  2. Pour over half of the chocolate sauce.
  3. Once absorbed, turn the cubes and pour over the rest.
  4. Let sit for 1–2 hours (or longer for extra moisture).
  5. Roll each cube in coconut until fully coated.

Notes

These soft chocolate coconut squares are inspired by traditional lamington-style desserts popular across the Balkans. The secret to their signature texture is letting the sponge fully absorb the chocolate sauce, making them incredibly moist and rich. They’re easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for sharing. You can adjust the sweetness by reducing the sugar in the sauce, and for best results, let them rest longer—the longer they sit, the softer and more flavorful they become.