Hertzoggie

Indulge in Hertzoggie, a delightful South African treat featuring a buttery crust filled with sweet apricot jam and topped with toasted coconut. Perfect for afternoon tea or a festive gathering with friends and family.

• 250 g cake flour
• 125 g butter
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 200 g apricot jam
• 100 g desiccated coconut
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.

4. 4

   Sift together the cake flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

5. 5

   Press half of the dough into a greased baking tray evenly to form the base.

6. 6

   Spread the apricot jam over the dough base evenly.

7. 7

   Crumble the remaining dough over the jam and then sprinkle with desiccated coconut.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.