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Homemade Jaffa Cakes

Whisk eggs and sugar into a fluffy batter, bake small sponges, top with orange jelly, and coat in dark chocolate.

SnackBakingVegetarianDessertChocolateOrange

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 168.2 kcals 2018.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.4 grams 268.4 grams
Fat 7.4 grams 88.6 grams
Protein 2.7 grams 32.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
12 cakes
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Caster Sugar
200
g
Dark Chocolate
Minimum 70 percent cocoa solids, broken into pieces
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Orange Marmalade
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range
GrainsCereals
50
g
Plain Flour
Sieved
Liquids
125
ml
Water
Boiling
Other
135
g
Orange Jelly
Chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water for 5 minutes until fluffy.
  • Beat in the flour until a thick, smooth batter forms.
  • Half-fill a 12-hole muffin tin and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
  • Mix jelly, marmalade, and boiling water until smooth, then chill in a tray until set.
  • Cut jelly discs to match the cake diameter and place one on each cooled sponge.
  • Melt the chocolate over simmering water and pour over the cakes until set.