Irresistibly simple Cheat Lamington Pancake Cakes for a fun twist this Australia Day. No fuss, chocolaty, jammy goodness topped with whipped cream to keep the school holiday vibes going strong. 

Cheat’s Lamington Pancake Cakes
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pancake premix, any preferred pancake premix. I used gluten free . 
• 1 cup (250ml) coconut milk (or any milk)
• 50g unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup strawberry jam
• 3 tbsp desiccated coconut, extra for garnish
• 6 dark chocolate squares
• Whipped cream (canned), for garnish
• Dark chocolate, grated, for garnish

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC fan and grease a 6-hole muffin tray.
2. In a bowl, whisk together pancake mix, coconut milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
3. Spoon pancake mixture into each muffin hole, covering the base. Add a teaspoon of strawberry jam, 1 tsp coconut, and 1 dark chocolate square to each.
4. Top with the remaining pancake mixture.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, then cool for 15 minutes.
6. Top with whipped cream, grated chocolate, and a sprinkle of coconut.