May 29, 2021
Jaffa Cake Cupcakes!
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Scrumptious chocolate and orange Jaffa Cake cupcakes with a hidden Jaffa Cake, chocolate buttercream frosting and a Jaffa Cake on top!
Jaffa cakes
Oh hey Jaffa Cakes… its been a while! In fact, I have only done one recipe using them on my blog which is a bit of a travesty to be honest! This recipe is the beginning of changing that… Jaffa Cake cupcakes!
I have had oodles and oodles of requests for another Jaffa Cake recipe and wasn’t really sure where to start… I have so many ideas and plans all of the time that I just had to randomly pick one!
Cupcake
I thought the best base for these Jaffa Cake cupcakes would be a similar idea to my Oreo cupcakes – for these that made it a hidden Jaffa Cake at the bottom of the cupcake case, a chocolate cupcake mixture with a hint of orange flavour, and orange flavoured chocolate buttercream frosting.
Obviously, there there is a bit of decoration on top with some sprinkles and then a Jaffa Cake as well, but that’s a given! And before anyone says anything… yes I am aware that the original Jaffa Cake’s are technically apricot flavour. I went with orange.
Jaffa theme
I wanted the Jaffa cake on the bottom of the cupcake so that there was a bit more to this bake – I didn’t fancy trying to involve jelly in this (although there is an option mentioned below where you can core out some of the cupcake and fill it with jam/marmalade instead!
I gave the cupcakes and buttercream a hint of flavour with 1/2 tsp of orange extract each so that there was a hint of flavour, but not too much to make it too much of a ‘chocolate orange’ bake if that makes sense… just makes it a bit more fun then just chocolate!
Baking cups and piping tips
I used my favourite orange polka dot baking cups for these because I thought they suited the bake so so much, and I am in love! It brings out a bit more of the theme!! Obviously, the cupcake cases aren’t massively important but I try!
I also used my favourite 2d closed star piping tip because it creates the most beautiful swirl ever… I realise I pretty much only use this piping tip but that’s because I just love it beyond any other!
Tips
Obviously, you can use whatever flavour Jaffa Cake that you want (As there are so many now…!) but I just had to use the originals! I think they are the best by far!!
If you want to adapt the flavourings for the cupcake and/or buttercream you can as well! Or you can add some zest to the decoration instead of sprinkles or swell as – the choice is yours!
More Jaffa recipes
These aren’t my only Jaffa cake themed bake as I mentioned above. This recipe joins a Jaffa Cake trifle and a Jaffa Cake cheesecake – YUM!
If you have any recipes questions, leave them below!! I really hope you enjoy the recipe and sorry it took so long to post another Jaffa Cake recipe! X
Jaffa Cake Cupcakes!
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 150 g unsalted Butter
- 150 g light brown sugar
- 3 medium eggs
- 125 g self raising flour
- 25 g cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp orange extract
- 12 Jaffa Cakes
Buttercream Ingredients
- 150 g unsalted butter (room temp)
- 275 g icing sugar
- 25 g cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp orange extract
Decoration
- 12 Jaffa Cakes
- Orange sprinkles
Instructions
For the Cupcakes!
- Heat your oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan and line a cupcake/muffin tin with 12 cases or put 12 baking cups onto a flat tray!
- Add a Jaffa Cake to the bottom of each cupcake (I do chocolate side up).
- Beat the unsalted butter with the light brown soft sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs, self-raising flour, cocoa powder and orangee extract with the butter/sugar mix until well combined.
- Split the mixture between the cupcake cases evenly.
- Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes until baked through. Leave to cool fully on a cooling rack!
For the Buttercream!
- Beat the unsalted butter for a couple of minutes to really loosen it.
- Gradually add the icing sugar and cocoa powder on a slow speed until it is combined then speed the mixer up and beat for 3-4 minutes until fluffy and smooth.
- Add in the orange extract and beat again until smooth.
For the Decoration!
- Using a 2D closed star piping tip, or whatever piping tip you prefer, pipe the buttercream onto the cupcakes (or use whatever piping tip you prefer!)
- Sprinkle on your chosen sprinkles and add on a Jaffa Cake!
Notes
- I used the classic Jaffa Cakes but you can use any flavour you fancy!
- I also know Jaffa Cakes are technically apricot flavour jelly but I just stick with orange extract (the extract is also optional!).
- These cupcakes will last 3 days at room temperature!
- I used a 2D closed star piping tip to decorate my cakes as they get the nice swirl!
- I use these beautiful baking cups in my baking as well.
ENJOY!
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These are some of the best cupcakes I have ever made!! The Jaffa at the bottom just totally makes it! I froze them and even defrosted they were great…
Hi Jane,
Just a quick question are these cupcakes suitable to freeze with having the jaffa cake in the bottom?
Thank you
Yes absolutely, for up to 3 months! Hope this helps! x
Hi can I ask how do you measure each cup cake is exactly the same , measurment wise.
Hiya! I use a 5cm cookie scoop to measure out my cupcakes! Hope this helps! x
Hi!
Love all your recipes 😊 could this be made as one cake? For a two layer cake would you up the quantities to 200g? And 5 eggs? Thank you!
Hi Jane, are you able to use zest and/or juice of an orange instead of the extract? If so what measurements would you recommend? 🙂
Hiya! Yes, I would use the zest of 1 large orange! Hope this helps! x
Superb recipes….can u plz also suggest egg substitute in ur recipes…
Hi, can’t wait to try these. Which hot chocolate from your link did you use ? Would it take the 100% to get the buttercream and cupcake as dark as yours ?
HI Jane!
I made these yesterday for fun and OMG the smell as they baked was amazing! Loved this recipe and they tasted amazing!!!!!
Hiya! Hahaha yes they smell like heaven don’t they. I am so happy you loved them!xx
Hi, I can’t wait to make these as Jaffa Cakes are a huge favourite in our house! I only have large eggs – I’ve read the comment you posted saying to use 175g of butter and sugar but could you tell me how much flour and cocoa powder I should use please? Thank you 😊
Maybe about 140 flour, 35g cocoa! x
Thanks for sharing, these cupcakes look amazing 🙂
You are very welcome :)x
Unbelievably delicious! Thanks so much.
Thank you so much!xx
Hey, if making this with large eggs, should I increase the amounts of other ingredients? Thanks for your help, so looking forward to making these!! 😀
Yes I would increase the proportions so for 3 medium eggs I do 150g, for 3 large I do 175g if that makes sense!
Hi Jane! This recipe looks great, but I just wanted to say I love the photography you have done!
Omg thank you so much for posting these! Jaffa cakes are my Dad’s favourite and I can never find a good recipe it make them for him, defos doing these next weekend. Also my Mum’s favourite ever flavour is coconut and she loves cake, again I can never find a good coconut cake themed recipe, please please please can you do one?! Because I will be amazing if you did it!!
Thank you xxx