Sugar-Free Jaffa Cakes
Indulge in these guilt-free Sugar-Free Jaffa Cakes, a healthier twist on the classic British treat! Perfect for anyone watching their sugar intake, these little delights combine a fluffy almond flour sponge base, a vibrant, unsweetened orange jelly center, and a silky shell of sugar-free dark chocolate. Sweetened naturally with xylitol or your favorite sugar substitute, this recipe is ideal for those following keto or low-carb diets. With a quick 30-minute prep time, you'll be enjoying homemade Jaffa cakes in no time. Serve them as an elegant dessert, a teatime treat, or simply a snack to satisfy your sweet tooth the sugar-free way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 g Almond Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 50 g Xylitol (or preferred sugar substitute)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 100 ml Unsweetened Orange Juice
- 1 packet Gelatin
- 1 whole Zest of Orange
- 150 g Dark Chocolate (sugar-free)
- 50 g Butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tin or line with silicone baking cups.
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat the eggs and xylitol until light and frothy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each hole about halfway.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are baking, prepare the orange jelly. In a small saucepan, slowly heat the orange juice with the zest until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin until dissolved completely.
Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
Use a small round cutter, approximately the same diameter as the cakes, to cut out discs of the jelly.
Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water or in a microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently, until smooth.
To assemble, place one jelly disc on top of each cooled cake and gently spoon over the melted chocolate, allowing it to cover the jelly and run down the sides slightly.
Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or place in the refrigerator for faster results.
Enjoy your sugar-free Jaffa cakes as a delightful treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.9 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.5 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 490 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 930 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.7 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.8 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 46.3 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 1390 mg | 30% | |
*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.
