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Old Fashioned Pink Jelly Cakes


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  • Author: annika
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful nostalgic cakes filled with fruity jelly and dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Fruit jelly (for filling)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cupcake pan.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
  6. Spoon the batter into the cupcake pan. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool, then cut a small hole in the top of each cake and fill it with fruit jelly.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and do not rush the creaming step.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg