Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Australian Lamingtons Debut in UK Supermarkets, Stirring Debate
Imagine a yummy Australian dessert called a lamington is now sold in the UK!
It's a fluffy vanilla cake covered in chocolate and coconut.
A big store called M&S started selling its own version, but it's a little different.
Some Aussies in the UK are happy because it reminds them of home, but the new version uses chocolate cake instead of vanilla cake which is not the traditional way.
It still tastes good!
It may not be a true lamington in every way, but it's fun and tasty for people in the UK.
Australian dessert, lamingtons, are now available in UK supermarkets.
Traditional lamingtons include vanilla sponge cake, jam, chocolate, and coconut.
M&S has launched two lamington variations, including a caramelised biscuit version.
M&S lamingtons use chocolate cake and a buttercream topping, deviating from the original recipe.
Australian expats in the UK have varied opinions of the M&S version.
- Who
- M&S (Marks & Spencer) and Australian expats
- What
- M&S launched lamingtons in the UK, sparking discussions.
- When
- Last year, Tim Tams were released in UK. Lamingtons debut recently.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To introduce an Australian dessert and potentially rival traditional British desserts.
- Dessert
- Lamington
- Origin
- Australia
- Main Ingredients (Traditional)
- Vanilla sponge cake, jam, chocolate sauce, coconut
- UK Retailer
- M&S (Marks & Spencer)
- M&S Varieties
- Classic Coconut & Chocolate, Caramelised Biscuit