Jaffa Cake (Healthy Version) by @helena_pudic

1h20

10 servings

🌰

100 g

Ground walnuts

🌾

200 g

Semolina

🪵

10 ml

Ceylon cinnamon

🫙

2.5 ml

Nutmeg

🫙

5 ml

Baking soda

🥥

65 ml

Coconut oil

🥛

200 ml

Plant-based milk

🌴

150 g

Dates

🍊

3

Oranges

🥕

1

Carrot

🍫

30 ml

Cocoa powder

🍫

80 g

Dark chocolate

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

  2. Line

    Line the cake pan with parchment paper.

  3. Boil
    • oranges

    Boil the oranges for 20 minutes until softened.

  4. Drain
    • oranges

    Drain the cooked oranges and let them cool slightly.

  5. Trim
    • oranges

    Trim the ends from the oranges and cut them into pieces.

  6. Blend
    • oranges
    • carrot
    • dates

    Blend the oranges with the carrot and dates into a smooth puree.

  7. Combine
    • semolina
    • ground walnuts
    • Ceylon cinnamon

    Combine the semolina, ground walnuts, cinnamon, baking soda, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.

  8. Add
    • plant-based milk
    • oranges
    • carrot

    Add the orange puree and plant-based milk to the dry mixture.

  9. Stir

    Stir the batter until evenly combined.

  10. Divide

    Divide the batter evenly between two mixing bowls.

  11. Stir
    • cocoa powder

    Stir the cocoa powder into one portion of batter.

  12. Pour
    • cocoa powder

    Pour the cocoa batter into the lined cake pan.

  13. Spread
    • Cocoa powder

    Spread the plain batter carefully over the cocoa layer.

  14. Bake

    Bake the cake for 30 minutes until set.

  15. Cool

    Cool the baked cake completely on a cooling rack.

  16. Melt
    • dark chocolate
    • coconut oil

    Melt the dark chocolate with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.

  17. Pour
    • dark chocolate
    • coconut oil

    Pour the chocolate glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set.

Jaffa Cake (Healthy Version) by @helena_pudic

1h20

10 servings

🌰

100 g

Ground walnuts

🌾

200 g

Semolina

🪵

10 ml

Ceylon cinnamon

🫙

2.5 ml

Nutmeg

🫙

5 ml

Baking soda

🥥

65 ml

Coconut oil

🥛

200 ml

Plant-based milk

🌴

150 g

Dates

🍊

3

Oranges

🥕

1

Carrot

🍫

30 ml

Cocoa powder

🍫

80 g

Dark chocolate

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

  2. Step 2/17

    Line the cake pan with parchment paper.

    🍰cake pan
    📜parchment paper

  3. Step 3/17

    Boil the oranges for 20 minutes until softened.

    🍊oranges
    🍲saucepan

  4. Step 4/17

    Drain the cooked oranges and let them cool slightly.

    🍊oranges
    🧺colander

  5. Step 5/17

    Trim the ends from the oranges and cut them into pieces.

    🍊oranges
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  6. Step 6/17

    Blend the oranges with the carrot and dates into a smooth puree.

    🍊oranges
    🥕carrot
    🌴dates
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/17

    Combine the semolina, ground walnuts, cinnamon, baking soda, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.

    🌾semolina
    🌰ground walnuts
    🪵Ceylon cinnamon
    🫙baking soda
    🫙nutmeg
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄spatula

  8. Step 8/17

    Add the orange puree and plant-based milk to the dry mixture.

    🥛plant-based milk
    🍊oranges
    🥕carrot
    🌴dates
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/17

    Stir the batter until evenly combined.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  10. Step 10/17

    Divide the batter evenly between two mixing bowls.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  11. Step 11/17

    Stir the cocoa powder into one portion of batter.

    🍫cocoa powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  12. Step 12/17

    Pour the cocoa batter into the lined cake pan.

    🍫cocoa powder
    🍰cake pan
    🥄spatula

  13. Step 13/17

    Spread the plain batter carefully over the cocoa layer.

    🍰cake pan
    🥄spatula

  14. Step 14/17

    Bake the cake for 30 minutes until set.

    🍰cake pan

  15. Step 15/17

    Cool the baked cake completely on a cooling rack.

    🍰cake pan
    ✨cooling rack

  16. Step 16/17

    Melt the dark chocolate with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.

    🍫dark chocolate
    🥥coconut oil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  17. Step 17/17

    Pour the chocolate glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set.

    🍫dark chocolate
    🥥coconut oil
    🍰cake pan
    🥄spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Nuts, Grains, Spices, Baking ingredients, Oils, Plant-based dairy, Fruit, Vegetables, Chocolate

Ingredients

Ground walnuts, Semolina, Ceylon cinnamon, Nutmeg, Baking soda, Coconut oil, Plant-based milk, Dates, Oranges, Carrot, Cocoa powder, Dark chocolate

Notes

Ground walnuts (or roasted hazelnuts), Semolina (spelt, regular, or any semolina of choice), Nutmeg (optional, the creator did not use it), Baking soda (a level teaspoon), Coconut oil (melted, for the glaze), Dates (if dried, soak in boiling water first), Cocoa powder (organic, level tablespoons), Dark chocolate (for the glaze)

Allergens

Tree nuts, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Egg-free, Plant-based

Calories

265 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 35g, Dietary fiber: 5g, Total fat: 12g, Sugars: 19g, Saturated fat: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 350mg, Magnesium: 55mg, Iron: 2.1mg, Calcium: 55mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin A: 260µg, Vitamin E: 1.2mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

50 minutes

Overall

1 hour 20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

saucepan, colander, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, spatula, cake pan, parchment paper, cooling rack

Appliances

Blender, Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Breakfast, Afternoon tea, Celebration, Holiday

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@helena_pudic

Origin

Cuisine

Croatian, Balkan, European

Geographic

Croatia, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Moist, Tender, Soft, Smooth, Fudgy

Flavors

Orange, Chocolate, Nutty, Sweet, Citrusy, Warm spice

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 days (Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container.,Allow slices to reach room temperature before serving for the best texture.), freezer : 90 days (Freeze individual slices in an airtight freezer-safe container.,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.)