
Ruby Chocolate Traybake Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You're going to love this one. Ruby chocolate traybake cake is my go to when I want something impressive but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 55 minutes from start to finish, which makes it perfect for weeknight desserts or last minute gatherings. Ruby chocolate is naturally lower in sugar than traditional chocolate, so you're getting a bit of a healthier indulgence without sacrificing that luxurious taste. The beauty of a traybake is that it's foolproof and budget friendly, requiring nothing fancy or hard to find. Just mix, bake, and you've got a stunning dessert that looks like you slaved away all afternoon.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200all-purpose flour
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 400 gruby chocolate chips
- 400 mlalmond milk
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 10 ggluten-free baking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm (8x8 inch) baking tray and line with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a non-stick baking tray for easier removal.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk for a smooth batter.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, eggs, and unsalted butter until well combined.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a lighter batter.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Fold in the ruby chocolate chips.
Tip: Don't overmix the chocolate chips into the batter.
- 6
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to remove any air bubbles.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix together the confectioner's sugar and 25g of all-purpose flour.
Tip: This will help the streusel topping stay crunchy.
- 8
Add the unsalted butter to the bowl and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Use your fingers to mix the butter into the dry ingredients.
- 9
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
Tip: Don't overdo it, as too much streusel can make the cake soggy.
- 10
Bake the cake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake every 10 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- 11
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the tray.
Tip: Don't slice the cake until it's completely cool.
- 12
Once the cake is cool, use a sharp knife to cut it into 6 equal pieces.
Tip: Cut the cake in a gentle sawing motion to avoid crumbling.
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