Description
Australian Pink Jelly Coconut Cakes: A nostalgic vintage Australian dessert of soft sponge squares, strawberry jelly glaze, and shredded coconut — delightfully pink, fruity, and perfect for tea time, parties, and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin powder
- 1 cup hot water
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 cups shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely, then cut into squares.
- In a bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in hot water, then stir in cold water and allow to cool slightly.
- Dip each cake square into the jelly mixture, then roll in shredded coconut until coated.
- Place on a tray and chill until set before serving.
Notes
- Best served chilled for a glossy jelly finish.
- Keep refrigerated until serving due to the jelly coating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
- For a stronger pink color, add a drop of pink food coloring to the jelly mixture if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Dipping, Chilling
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Australian Pink Jelly Coconut Cakes, strawberry jelly cake, coconut cake, pink jelly squares, vintage Australian desserts, tea time treats, nostalgic bakery