Jaffa Cakes

Name: Jaffa Cakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 box orange gelatin powder; 2/3 cup boiling water; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1/2 cup self-raising flour, sifted; 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped

Light sponge bases topped with a layer of orange jelly and covered in dark chocolate.

40 minMediumServes 12140 cal/serving

BritishDessertOven and StovetopStandardNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 box orange gelatin powder
2/3 cup boiling water
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup self-raising flour, sifted
6 oz dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions

1

Dissolve 1 box orange gelatin powder in 2/3 cup boiling water and pour into a shallow lined pan to chill until firm.
2

Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 12-cup shallow muffin tray.
3

Whisk 2 beaten eggs and 1/2 cup caster sugar together in a bowl until pale and thick.
4

Gently fold in 1/2 cup sifted self-raising flour until smooth.
5

Divide batter among muffin cups and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
6

Cut round discs from the chilled orange jelly and place one disc onto each cooled sponge base.
7

Melt 6 oz chopped dark chocolate over a double boiler, then spoon over the jelly layer to seal.

Questions

Can I make Jaffa Cakes gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup self-raising flour, sifted. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Jaffa Cakes keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Jaffa Cakes?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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