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Freshly made Jaffa cakes

jaffa cakes

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Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade jaffa cakes! 🍊🍫 Perfect for any occasion, these treats are sure to impress. Try them today!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Base
  • 200 g digestive biscuits or gluten-free alternative
  • 100 g sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 100 g all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
Orange Filling
  • 100 ml orange juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 zest orange
Topping
  • 100 g dark chocolate or dairy-free chocolate

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Tray Line with parchment paper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For mixing ingredients
  • 1 saucepan For making the orange filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Biscuit Base
  1. In a bowl, mix the sugar, eggs, and zest until light and fluffy. Gradually fold in the flour and baking powder.
Baking
  1. Spoon the mixture into the tray and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
Orange Filling
  1. Combine the orange juice and a little sugar in a saucepan over low heat until it thickens slightly. Allow it to cool.
Assembly
  1. Spread the orange jelly over the cooled biscuit base, then melt the chocolate and drizzle it on top.
Chilling
  1. Place the Jaffa cakes in the fridge to set before serving.

Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
150 7g 2g 20g