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Green St Patricks Day Tea Cake with MILKYBAR® Glaze

Green‑iced cake with white sprinkles.
Green‑iced cake with white sprinkles.
  • Number of servings
    16
Capture customer attention this St Patrick’s Day with our festive Tea Cake, specifically crafted for the demands of foodservice. This visually striking green cake, distinctively topped with vibrant green icing and crunchy MILKYBAR® Mixins, provides an undeniable focal point for any themed menu, afternoon tea offering, or café display. Its delicate sponge offers a versatile base, while the familiar and much-loved taste of MILKYBAR® white chocolate is sure to leave happy customers and enhance your seasonal offering. To be clear, the 'green' here refers to its festive colour, not a green tea flavour, ensuring broad appeal. Explore how our Dessert Menu Ideas can further inspire your use of white chocolate across your entire menu.
 
This tea cake supports efficient preparation while still delivering an elegant finish suitable for a range of service styles. Its balanced texture and refined appearance make it well suited for seasonal celebrations, workplace catering, and hospitality venues seeking dependable bakes that elevate their offer. Discover the method below.
Ingredients
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MILKYBAR® Mix-in White Chocolate Chips
For the cake batter:
  • 200g sugar
  • 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 100g whole eggs
  • 120ml semi‑skimmed milk
  • 220g plain flour
  • 10g baking powder
For the topping:
  • 100g icing sugar
  • 10ml water
  • 2g green food colouring
  • 80g Milkybar® Mix‑In pieces
Preparation
  • 1
    Cake preparation: Pre heat the oven to 170°C and line a cake tin.
  • 2
    Cream together the butter and caster sugar until pale and aerated. Gradually incorporate the eggs, adding them one at a time.
  • 3
    Combine the plain flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
  • 4
    Add in 1/3 of the milk, then add 1/3 of the dry mix to the creamed base. Repeat until all used.
  • 5
    Transfer the batter into the prepared tin and bake for approximately 30 minutes until the cake is set. Remove and allow to cool.
  • 6
    Assembly: Mix the icing sugar, water and green colouring together, then pour over the cooled cake.
  • 7
    Sprinkle Milkybar® Mix‑Ins across the surface and allow to set.
TYPICAL VALUES Per 100gPer serveReference Intake% RI*
Energy

1693 kJ

403 kcal

1229 kJ

293 kcal

 

2000 kcal

 

15%

Fat15.4g11.2g7016%
of which: saturates9.3g6.7g2034%
Carbohydrate60.0g43.5g26017%
of which: sugars40.0g29.0g9032%
Fibre1.0g0.7g--
Protein5.6g4.1g508%
Sodium10.39g4.99g2.4208%
Salt0.44g0.32g65%

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

EnergyFatSaturatesSugarsSalt

1229 kJ

293 kcal

11.2g6.7g29.0g0.32g
15%*16%*34%*32%*5%*

of an adult's Reference intake (RI)*

Energy per 100g: 1693kJ   403kcal

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

The recipe nutrition information is approximate and based on the ingredients listed. Please consider if any ingredients are changed or substituted then the nutrition will change.

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