Vanilla Traybake
Although this Vanilla Traybake is simple, it's light and fluffy crumb should not be overlooked. It is the perfect cake to keep simple for everyday treats or glitz up for a celebration or party.
Ingredients
- 225 g margarine
- 225 g caster sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 225 g self raising flour
For the buttercream
- 140 g unsalted butter
- 280 g icing sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan assisted, 180°C non fan) and line a 10x8" traybake tin
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Beat 225g margarine and 225g caster sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy
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Add 4 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract before mixing again
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Add 225g self raising flour and mix until all fully combined
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Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared tin and spread out
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Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Check it is cooked by piercing it with a cocktail stick, if the stick comes out, clean it's baked
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Leave to cool for around 15 minutes in the tin before turning out and leaving to cool completely on a wire rack
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When the cake is cooled make the buttercream. Add 140g unsalted butter to a bowl and beat until softened
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Add 280g icing flour and mix until combined
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Add 1-2 tbsp milk until you get a smooth and soft texture
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Spread or pipe the buttercream over the cake
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Decorate with sprinkles or anything else you want
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is given as a guide only and may vary.