Jelly Cakes Recipe

Name: Jelly Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1 strawberry jelly crystals, 85g packet of (or raspberry jelly crystals); 3/4 cup cold water; 125 g butter (4 oz); 1/2 cup caster sugar (finest caster sugar you can find); 1 egg; 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour, sifted; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence; 2 1/2 cups desiccated coconut

Servings: persons

1
Pour the boiling water into a large heatproof bowl or jug. Sprinkle the jelly crystals into jug and stir until crystals are completely dissolved, then stir in cold water.
2
Pour the jelly mixture into a large, shallow dish, about 20 x 25 cm.
3
(approx 8 x 10 in), cover and refrigerate for about 2-2 1/2 hours, or until jelly is just starting to set. Jelly must be of the right consistency, because if the jelly is set too hard it will not stick to the cakes.
4
Preheat the oven to 180u00b0C (350u00b0F) & lightly grease 3 x 12-hole shallow patty-pan tins (approx 1 1/2-tablespoon capacity). Cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until just combined. Add the flour, milk and vanilla and mix until smooth.
5
Spoon tablespoons of the mixture into prepared tins. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. They're ready when a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Remove the cakes from tins and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
6
Remove jelly from refrigerator and quickly roll a cake in the jelly, coating it evenly. Toss the jelly-covered cake in coconut until it's coated all over. Repeat with remaining cakes and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup boiling water, 1 strawberry jelly crystals, 85g packet of (or raspberry jelly crystals), 3/4 cup cold water, 125 g butter (4 oz), and more.

Yes, Jelly Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jelly Cakes

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Variations & substitutions

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