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Jaffa cakes
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 354 kcal —
- Protein 4.4 g 9%
- Carbohydrate 69 g 25%
- Fat 8.5 g 11%
- Saturated fat 4.3 g 22%
- Fibre 1.5 g 5%
- Sugars 52 g —
- Sodium 85 mg 4%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 17 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 2 mg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.3 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.13 mg 11%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 1.3 mg 8%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.47 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Biotin (B7) 4 µg 13%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.4 µg 17%
Minerals
- Calcium 46 mg 4%
- Iron 2.6 mg 14%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 98 mg 8%
- Potassium 133 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.7 mg 6%
- Copper 0.22 mg 24%
- Manganese 0.32 mg 14%
- Selenium 4 µg 7%
- Iodine 5 µg 3%
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Questions about Jaffa cakes
Are Jaffa Cakes biscuits or cakes?
They are officially classed as cakes in the UK, though their crisp, biscuit-like base makes the name a common talking point. Their layers are a sponge base, orange-flavoured jelly and a chocolate coating.
How do you eat a Jaffa Cake?
There is no prescribed way: eat it whole, or bite through the chocolate, jelly and sponge together. If you want the chocolate to snap cleanly, keep the cakes cool and dry rather than warming them.
Can you freeze Jaffa Cakes?
Yes. Freeze them in a sealed container, with baking paper between layers, for up to about three months. Let them thaw while still covered so condensation does not soften the chocolate.
How should you store Jaffa Cakes?
Keep them in an airtight tin or their closed packet in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight and strong-smelling foods. Refrigeration is usually unnecessary and can dull the chocolate’s flavour.
What goes well with Jaffa Cakes?
Their orange-and-chocolate flavour works especially well with tea or coffee. You can also crumble them over vanilla ice cream or use them as a topping for chocolate mousse.
Can you use Jaffa Cakes in a dessert?
Yes: layer them with whipped cream and sliced fruit for a quick trifle, or press them into the sides of a chocolate mousse cake. Add them near serving time if you want to keep their sponge and chocolate distinct rather than soft.
How do Jaffa Cakes compare with PiM’s cake biscuits?
Per 100 g, Jaffa Cakes have 354 kcal and 8.5 g of fat, compared with 373 kcal and 12.5 g in PiM’s cake biscuits. PiM’s have more fibre, at 2.9 g per 100 g against 1.5 g.
Do Jaffa Cakes contain gluten?
The sponge base is typically made with wheat flour, so ordinary Jaffa Cakes contain gluten. If you need to avoid gluten, choose a product specifically labelled gluten-free rather than relying on the name or appearance.
Source: CoFID (UK) 11-739 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
