Praline Traybake Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This praline traybake cake is one of my absolute favorites to make when I want something impressive but don't have all day in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, and honestly, it's so straightforward that even on my busiest weekdays I can pull it off. What makes it special is that gorgeous caramel praline flavor from the golden syrup and brown sugar combined with those buttery pecans, which are packed with heart healthy fats and antioxidants. The best part? You only need basic pantry staples and one baking tin, so there's minimal cleanup. It's the kind of cake that looks fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a simple Tuesday treat.
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Ingredients
- 400 gbutter
- 500 ggranulated sugar
- 200 ggolden syrup
- 200 gbrown sugar
- 3eggs
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 250 gpecan halves
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan)/335°F. Line a 20x20cm traybake tin with parchment paper.
Tip: To ensure the cake releases easily, make sure the parchment paper is large enough.
- 2
Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step to save time.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 4
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can lead to a dense cake.
- 5
Stir in the pecan halves.
Tip: Be gentle, as you don't want to crush the nuts.
- 6
Pour half of the batter into the prepared tin. Drizzle with half of the golden syrup.
Tip: This will create the praline centre.
- 7
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of the batter.
Tip: This will create a crunchy topping.
- 8
Pour the remaining batter over the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread it evenly.
- 9
Drizzle the remaining golden syrup over the top of the batter.
Tip: This will create a sticky glaze.
- 10
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and set.
Tip: A skewer inserted into the centre should come out clean.
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