Light and Lovely Raspberry Coconut Sponge
Enjoy in this light and fluffy Raspberry Coconut Sponge! This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying treat. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll be enjoying this delicious dessert in no time.
About Time:
- Yields: 8 squares
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10-15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins (plus 10 mins cooling)
- Syns per serving: 5
- Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g self-raising flour
- 4 level tbsp reduced-sugar raspberry jam
- 25g desiccated coconut
- 8 fresh raspberries, for decoration, plus extra to serve
Instructions:
- Get Started: Preheat your oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/gas 5. Line a 20cm x 30cm baking tin with parchment paper for easy release.
- Whip it Up: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar vigorously with an electric hand mixer for 5-8 minutes. The mixture should become thick, light, and airy, leaving a trail when you lift the whisk.
- Gently Fold In: Stir in the vanilla extract. Sift the flour over the egg mixture and gently fold everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the sponge is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched.
- Cool and Assemble: Let the sponge cool completely in the tin before removing it and peeling off the parchment paper. Spread the reduced-sugar raspberry jam evenly over the cooled sponge. Sprinkle with the desiccated coconut.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut the sponge into 8 equal squares. Top each square with a fresh raspberry. Serve immediately with extra fresh raspberries alongside for a delightful treat.
Tips:
- For extra fluffiness, make sure your eggs and bowl are at room temperature before whisking.
- To make this recipe lower in calorie, use a sugar substitute instead of granulated sugar.
- Enjoy this light and flavorful Raspberry Coconut Sponge!
- I’ve aimed for a more engaging tone while maintaining the essential information from the original recipe.