where do lamingtons come from

Lamingtons originate from Australia, specifically Queensland. They are believed to be named after Lord Lamington, who was the Governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901. The cake is thought to have been created around that time, with a popular story attributing its invention either to a maid who accidentally dropped sponge cake into melted chocolate or to Lord Lamington's French chef, Armand Galland, who dipped leftover sponge cake in chocolate and coconut to serve unexpected guests. The earliest known recipe appeared in the Queensland Country Life newspaper in 1900. Despite some debates and alternative claims, the lamington is considered an iconic Australian culinary creation from the late 19th to early 20th century in Queensland.