Description
Indulgent British classic Jam and Coconut Sponge brings nostalgic comfort to dessert tables with its sweet layers of fruity preserve and tropical coconut. Delicate crumb and creamy texture invite sweet memories while promising delightful moments for passionate bakers and dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 280 grams (9.9 ounces) margarine
- 280 grams (9.9 ounces) caster sugar
- 5 free-range eggs
- 280 grams (9.9 ounces) self-raising flour
Filling and Topping:
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) jam (strawberry or raspberry)
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a 9×12-inch baking tin with parchment paper.
- Cream margarine and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and airy, achieving a pale, fluffy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs into the mixture one at a time, thoroughly mixing after each addition to ensure a smooth incorporation.
- Gently fold self-raising flour into the mixture, creating a silky, uniform batter without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared tin, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a set texture that springs back when lightly touched.
- Remove from the oven and allow the sponge to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring it reaches room temperature.
- Slightly warm the jam to make it more spreadable, then carefully distribute it across the entire surface of the cooled sponge.
- Generously sprinkle shredded coconut over the jam layer, creating an even coating that adds texture and flavor to the dessert.
Notes
- Toast coconut beforehand to enhance its nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the dessert.
- Replace margarine with unsalted butter for a richer taste and more traditional baking approach.
- Use gluten-free self-raising flour to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Consider using low-sugar jam or homemade fruit preserves to reduce overall sugar content and create a more balanced sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 394kcal
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg