Jaffa Cakes
Discover the joy of making your own classic **Jaffa Cakes** with this easy, step-by-step recipe! These delightful treats combine three irresistible layers: a light and fluffy sponge base, a zesty orange jelly center infused with fresh orange zest, and a luscious dark chocolate topping that cracks beautifully with each bite. Perfectly portioned and ready in under 30 minutes, these homemade Jaffa Cakes are a satisfying twist on the beloved British snack. Whether you’re baking for a teatime treat, an indulgent dessert, or just because you crave that iconic citrus-chocolate pairing, this recipe ensures you can recreate this nostalgic favorite right in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 50 grams caster sugar
- 50 grams self-raising flour
- 100 grams dark chocolate
- 135 grams orange jelly
- 150 milliliters boiling water
- 1 orange orange zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
Prepare the orange jelly by dissolving the 135 grams of orange jelly in 150 milliliters of boiling water. Stir well to ensure it is fully dissolved.
Pour the jelly into a shallow container and mix in the zest of one orange. Place in the refrigerator to set while preparing other components.
In a mixing bowl, crack two large eggs and add 50 grams of caster sugar.
Whisk the eggs and sugar together for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes pale and thickened.
Sift 50 grams of self-raising flour over the egg mixture and gently fold in using a spatula, trying to retain as much air as possible.
Spoon the batter into the greased muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the sponge is risen and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the tin.
Once the jelly is set, use a small round cutter slightly smaller than the sponge bases to cut out discs of jelly.
Melt 100 grams of dark chocolate gently over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts. Stir until smooth.
Place a jelly disc on each cooled sponge base, then carefully spoon or drizzle melted dark chocolate over each jaffa cake, covering the jelly completely.
Let the chocolate set at room temperature or in the fridge before serving. Enjoy your homemade jaffa cakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 379 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.0 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
