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St Patricks Day Tea Cake with MILKYBAR® Glaze

st patricks day tea cake with milky bar glaze
st patricks day tea cake with milky bar glaze
  • Number of servings
    16
Celebrate seasonal occasions with this St Patrick’s Day Tea Cake made with MILKYBAR® Mix‑ins, offering foodservice operators a visually striking centrepiece ideal for themed menus, afternoon tea, or café displays. The light, balanced sponge provides a versatile base, complemented by a green icing and crisp white chocolate pieces for a finish that stands out in themed displays. Featuring MILKYBAR® Mix‑ins, this recipe adds a familiar, palatable sweetness that aligns well with consumer expectations around seasonal treats. Explore more ways to hero white chocolate across your menus with our Dessert Menu Ideas page.
 
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
MILKYBAR® Mix-in bag of white chocolate chips
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%
Salt0.44g0.32g25%

*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%*

*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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