Jam Coconut Shortcake

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Jam coconut shortcake; buttery shortbread topped with sweet berry jam and a chewy coconut topping that no one will be able to resist!

Shortbread makes the world go round.

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Well, it at least makes Scotland go round.

It’s buttery, crumbly, sweet and just yes. So much yes. The only thing that can improve shortbread is a topping, lots of lovely topping. In this case, I’ve topped classic shortbread with a nice lick of jam and a thick layer of sweet, crunchy coconut. Jam coconut shortcake. Tempted? Thought so.

I brought this jam coconut shortcake into the office on Wednesday at my mum’s request, it’s one of her absolute favourites. I was a little nervous that as it wasn’t my usual cake-and-icing that people might not wolf it down like they usually do. I was wrong. People like their sugar in any shape or form.

As it was so popular, I thought I’d share the recipe with the world just because I love you guys. Well, most of you…

The recipe was inspired by the Hummingbird Bakery, who have a similar jammy slice recipe in their great Cake Days book.

I decided to use a whole new recipe for the shortbread, one that’s twice as thick, twice as buttery and with much more jam! You guys are going to love this jam coconut shortcake, with all three of its scrumptious layers.

The story begins with the shortbread base, made of the classic three components. It’s all up from there

You’re bound to love this different take on shortbread, the crunchy topping and sweet jammy filling are fabulous.

Plus it’s super easy to make, so everybody’s a winner. A grinning, sticky-fingered winner!

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3 Replies to “Jam Coconut Shortcake”

  1. Hi Kelly, you said reduce the temperature by 20 degrees and continuing to bake for a further 30-35 minutes until golden brown. What would that be for gas , so would i turn it down to gas 3?

  2. Wait so you only need to use egg whites not the yolk

    1. That’s correct, you only need 4-5 egg whites for this recipe. You can save the yolks for use in another recipe, such as a custard or creme patissiere!

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