Think Jaffa cakes - but with a rich dark base instead of a light sponge, and an orange filling made from fresh orange juice and zest, topped with delicious dark chocolate
This recipes is slightly different to hers (she uses a traditional sponge recipe) as I’ve used my favourite soft and fluffy vanilla cupcake recipe to make these Jelly Cakes instead, but if you ask me they are still all kinds of amazing
The only problem with lamingtons is that they go stale quite quickly because of the sponge filling… and so this Thermomix Jammy Chocolate Coconut Slice is just the answer
Spelt Genoise Sponge. To assemble the trifle (best done at least a few hours ahead of time), place alternating layers of cake, fruit, curd, jelly and custard into a large trifle dish, finishing with a layer of custard and a scattering of raspberries over the top
Spelt Genoise Sponge. To assemble the trifle (best done at least a few hours ahead of time), place alternating layers of cake, fruit, curd, jelly and custard into a large trifle dish, finishing with a layer of custard and a scattering of raspberries over the top
I have given you the option whether you wish to make this trifle with or without jelly - I like to make mine without, with plenty of fresh raspberries lightly crushed and crammed into the middle to counteract the sweetness of the sherry-soaked sponge and the custard
// sandwich together Victorian sponges. // spread on pancakes or pikelets. Twenty minutes later you have a creamy curd that can used in desserts, tarts or simply gobbled from a jar with a spoon (ahem)
Custard Sponge and & Week in ReviewThe Lowdown on Canning at Homestills. Dutch Koek, or Dutch Spice cake is perfect slathered with real butter and a cuppa
Just crumble some sponge fingers into a serving glass, drizzle some coffee liqueur, add cubes of Coffee Jelly and a dollop of mascarpone cheese (or creme fraiche), and sprinkle with cocoa or flaked chocolate
(Over baking produces a more cake-like brownie rather than this moist, chewy version. And withThermomix at your side they are ready to go in the oven in just a couple of minutes so you can make way too often
