Ingredients
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.
Last Step:
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🍧 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.
- 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
