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Pink Jelly Cakes

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🎂 Discover the nostalgic charm of Old-Fashioned Jelly Cakes, with delicate pink sponge and fresh raspberry jelly coating.
🍓 Filled with light chantilly cream and rolled in coconut, these treats offer a delightful blend of textures and flavors perfect for parties or afternoon tea.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 jelly cakes 1x

Ingredients

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126 g (½ cup) butter at room temperature for building the soft, airy texture

100 g (½ cup) caster sugar, superfine

2 eggs, lightly beaten, at room temperature for building the soft, airy texture

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

200 g (1½ cups) self-raising flour for building the soft, airy texture

125 ml (½ cup) full-fat milk at room temperature for building the soft, airy texture

85 g (1 packet) raspberry jelly crystals for creating the signature pink color and fruity taste

1 cup boiling water for creating the signature pink color and fruity taste

1 cup cold water for creating the signature pink color and fruity taste

120 g (1½ cups) desiccated coconut for adding crunch and creaminess for a delightful finish

1 cup chantilly cream or whipped cream for adding crunch and creaminess for a delightful finish

¾ cup thickened cream

2 teaspoons caster sugar

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1-Start by preparing the raspberry jelly dissolve 85 g jelly crystals in 1 cup boiling water, then add 1 cup cold water and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until it’s thickened but still runny.

2-Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly spray two patty pan tins for easy release. Cream 126 g butter with 100 g sugar until light and fluffy, then gradually add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

3-First Step: Measure and prepare your ingredients, ensuring everything is at room temperature for the best results.

4-Second Step: In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla extract slowly.

5-Third Step: Alternately mix in 200 g self-raising flour with 125 ml milk in thirds until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.

6-Fourth Step: Portion the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.

7-Fifth Step: Cool the cakes for 5-10 minutes, then remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Trim any dome tops for neat sandwiches.

8-Sixth Step: Whip ¾ cup thickened cream with 2 teaspoons sugar and ¼ teaspoon vanilla until stiff for the chantilly cream.

9-Final Step: Dip the cooled cakes into the thickened jelly, roll in 120 g desiccated coconut, pipe chantilly cream on half, sandwich with the rest, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Notes

🍧 Ensure jelly is thickened to a pourable but coating consistency for best results.
🧴 Use cooking spray for easy removal of cakes from pans.
📏 Measure batter evenly and trim domes for uniform sandwiches and presentation.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Refrigeration time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking and chilling
  • Cuisine: Australian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 25 grams
  • Sodium: 70 mg
  • Fat: 15 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 9 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 30 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 4 grams
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg