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Vintage Australian Pink Jelly Coconut Cakes


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  • Author: melissa
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful soft sponge cakes topped with sweet pink jelly and desiccated coconut, reminiscent of nostalgic coastal picnics.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 cup Milk (or almond/oat milk)
  • 1 cup Pink Jelly
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy, then add melted butter and milk. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until there are no lumps.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Once baked, cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the jelly according to package instructions and let cool until slightly set.
  8. Once the cakes are cool, slice them in half horizontally, spoon jelly on the first layer, add the second layer, and repeat.
  9. Top with desiccated coconut.

Notes

Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream. Ideal for afternoon tea.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Australian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg