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

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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.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Jaffa Cakes at?

For Jaffa Cakes, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 5.

Why fold instead of stir in Jaffa Cakes?

Step 4 reads: "Gently fold in 1/2 cup sifted self-raising flour until smooth." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of self-rising flour in Jaffa Cakes?

The entry for Jaffa Cakes calls for 1/2 cup self-raising flour, sifted. In its place: For each cup, use a cup of all-purpose flour with one and a half teaspoons of baking powder and a quarter teaspoon of salt.

Can I make Jaffa Cakes gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Jaffa Cakes 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.

Does Jaffa Cakes contain eggs?

Yes: 2 eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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