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J - Jaffa Cakes

Jaffa Cakes are three layered cakes which are very popular in UK.
Course Dessert
Cuisine International Cuisine
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 recipe Genoise Cake link given at top
  • Orange Jelly
  • dark chocolate
  • Choice of Garnish

Orange Jelly

  • 250 ml orange juice
  • 5 gms agar agar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Few drops orange essence
  • Few drops orange food color

Instructions

  • Add sugar to the orange juice and mix well till it melts.
  • Wash the agar agar, add water and let the agar agar melt. I used agar agar strips.
  • Add orange juice and immediately remove from fire.
  • Add essence and colour.
  • Add chopped dried orange strips.
  • Pour into moulds.
  • Let cool and then place in the frig.

Assembling the Jaffa Cake

  • Place the cake on the counter.
  • Place the layer of jelly on cake layer.
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and pour over the jelly layer. Place in the refrigerator to set.
  • Garnish with dried orange and mint.