Jill Bakes the Alphabet | 'J' is for Jam & Coconut Sponge

This is the easiest cake to make EVER!! Made in 10 mins using the all-in-one method and using store cupboard ingredients - perfect if you want something sweet in a hurry!

If this dessert is on a menu out I will nearly always order it - one of my all-time favourites.

This cake freezes really well, if you don't need it all at one time, but freeze prior to adding the jam and coconut.

Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_)

INGREDIENTS…

Serves approximately 15

225g butter or spread, at room temp

225g caster sugar

285g self-raising flour, sifted

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp vanilla extract

4 tbsp milk

4 large eggs, at room temp

Approx. 6 tbsp raspberry jam

Desiccated coconut, to sprinkle

INSTRUCTIONS…

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees fan.

Line a 9x13 inch baking tin with baking paper.

In a stand mixer, mix together all the ingredients for 2 minutes.

Pour into your lined tin. Spread the top flat with a spatula.

Bake on the middle shelf for 32-36 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean. If you press the top gently with your finger it should bounce back.

Remove from the tin onto a cooling rack.

Carefully peel off the baking paper. Leave for a couple of minutes to cool.

Flip the cake so the top is facing up again.

Spread over the jam while it's still warm and sprinkle over the coconut.

Cut into pieces with a sharp knife and serve either on its own or preferably with custard!!

JILL BAKES THE ALPHABET…

Other recipes in the ‘Jill Bakes the Alphabet’ series:

A is for Apple Caramel Crumble

B is for Brownies

C is for Caramelitas

D is for Double Chocolate Muffins

E is for Eton Mess

F is for Fifteens

G is for Guinness Chocolate Cake

H is for Honeycomb Rocky Roads

I is for Icing

MEET JILL STEWART…

Jill Stewart, from Portglenone, is a true Foodie who brings her passions together to create a unique balance of both healthy dishes and sweet treats on her Instagram social media blog, Jill Bakes.

Jill is passionate about creating and sharing recipes on her Instagram platform (@jillbakes_) which are easy to follow, quick to make and not using hundreds of ingredients! And with over 57,000 followers, a lot of people are enjoying Jill’s food journey.

Jill Stewart

The County Antrim lady has been a keen baker from a very young age, learning many skills from her late Grandma who was a fantastic baker.

Jill is a regular recipe contributor for Ireland’s Homes Interiors and Living magazine.

CLICK HERE to head over to INSTAGRAM to discover JILL BAKES - it is a fantastic blog where you'll discover enough inspiration to keep you baking and cooking for months!