Opinion: Why Aussies are furious a Great Kiwi Bake Off judge called lamingtons a 'Kiwi classic' 26 Jan, 2021 08:44 PM 2 minutes to read news.com.au OPINION: The humble lamington has had many an upgrade over the years, from lemon curd varieties to Caramilk creations. But one thing remains true: The lamington is a born Australian delicacy. However, it seems an established New Zealand chef has gotten her cakes crossed somewhere along the way, dubbing the lamington a "Kiwi classic" on tonight's debut season 2 episode of The Great Kiwi Bake Off on Foxtel's LifeStyle Food channel. Advertisement Read More "To me, a lamington has to be perfectly cooked. Moist on the inside, not too dry, and the trick is to still keep it light and fluffy."