You’ll know that we take our food seriously when visiting or living in Australia. We’re passionate about our products and constantly innovating in the kitchen. And when it comes to dessert, we know how to do it right.
From lamingtons to pavlovas, so many delicious desserts have been created Down Under. So if you’re looking to dazzle your friends and family with a taste of Australia, why not try making one of these classic desserts at home? You can even have the ingredients delivered by nangs delivery for your convenience.
Lamingtons
Lamingtons are an iconic Australian dessert. They’re squares of sponge cake dipped in chocolate and then rolled in desiccated coconut. They taste like a cross between a cake and a biscuit and are delicious.
Chocolate self-saucing pudding
This pudding is an effortless dessert that’s sure to please everyone. All that’s needed is to mix some self-raising flour, cocoa powder, sugar and milk, pour it into a baking dish and bake it in the oven. As it bakes, a delicious chocolate sauce will form on the top. Serve with cream or ice cream for an extra special treat.
Pavlova
Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert that is popular in many countries, but it’s often said that Australia and New Zealand have the best pavlovas. This dessert usually has a crispy meringue exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. The pavlova is often topped with fresh fruit, like strawberries or raspberries, and served with whipped cream.
Chocolate Crackles
Chocolate crackles are a favourite among kids (and adults!) They’re super easy to make and only require a few ingredients. All you need is some rice bubbles, melted chocolate and coconut oil. Mix everything and then spoon it into cupcake cases, pop them in the fridge to set and then enjoy.
Banoffee Pie
Banoffee pie is a British dessert with a banana and toffee filling, topped with whipped cream, all in a pastry case. It’s rich, sweet, delicious, and not for the faint-hearted.
Fairy Bread
Fairy bread is an effortless but popular Australian treat. It’s just white bread, spread with margarine or butter and then covered with sprinkles (also known as hundreds and thousands). It’s usually served at kids’ birthday parties, but adults enjoy it too.
Ice-cream Sandwich
The ice cream sandwich is a classic Australian dessert. It’s just two biscuits (usually plain or chocolate) with ice cream in the middle.
Caramel Slice
Caramel slice is a dessert that consists of a shortbread base, topped with a caramel filling and then covered in chocolate. It’s rich, sweet and addictive. It is one dessert that you definitely won’t be able to resist.
Chocolate Ripple Cake
Chocolate ripple cake is a classic Australian dessert made with chocolate ripple biscuits, whipped cream and condensed milk. It’s rich, chocolatey and delicious. Chocolate ripple cake is often served at kids’ birthday parties, but adults can enjoy it too.
Anzac Biscuits
Anzac biscuits are a type of oat biscuit initially made to send to soldiers during World War I. They’re made with oats, flour, coconut, sugar, butter and golden syrup. Anzac biscuits are delicious and have a chewy, crunchy texture.
Tim Tams
Tim Tams are a type of chocolate biscuit that’s very popular in Australia. They consist of two layers of chocolate biscuit, with a chocolate cream filling in the middle. Tim Tams are usually served with coffee, but you can also enjoy them on their own.
Chocolate Coated Frozen Bananas
Chocolate-coated frozen bananas are a simple but delicious treat. All you need is some ripe bananas, melted chocolate and desiccated coconut (or anything else you want to coat them in). Immerse the banana into the chocolate and then roll it in the coconut (or whatever else you use), place them on a baking tray and pop them in the freezer. Once frozen, you can enjoy them as a healthy snack or a decadent dessert.
Vegemite brownies
Vegemite brownies are a unique Australian treat made with, you guessed it, Vegemite! These chocolate brownies are rich and fudgy, with a subtle taste of Vegemite. They’re an acquired taste, but if you’re a fan of Vegemite, then you’ll love these brownies.
Beetroot cake with orange frosting
Beetroot cake is a famous Australian cake made with, you guessed it, beetroot! The cake is often iced with an orange frosting, which perfectly complements the beetroot’s flavour perfectly. Beetroot cake is moist, delicious, and worth trying if you’re a fan of unconventional cakes.
Iced Vo-Vo’s
Iced Vo-Vo’s are a type of biscuit that’s popular in Australia. They consist of two shortbread biscuits with a raspberry jam filling and an icing topping. Iced Vo-Vo’s are usually served with tea, but you can also enjoy them on their own.
Whoopie pies
Whoopie pies are a cake that consists of two pieces of soft, fluffy cake with a creamy filling in the middle. They’re often made with chocolate or vanilla cake, but many other flavours are available too. Whoopie pies are delicious and worth trying if you’re a cake fan.
