Toffee Traybake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This toffee traybake is my go to recipe whenever I need something delicious but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, you'll have a crowd pleasing treat ready before dinner time. The brown sugar brings natural molasses which contains important minerals like potassium and magnesium, so you can feel a bit better about indulging. What I love most is how forgiving this recipe is, perfect for bakers of any skill level, and the golden syrup combined with toffee bits creates an irresistibly gooey centre that everyone adores.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 120 mlgolden syrup
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2 nulleggs
- 8 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 100 gchopped nuts
- 200 gtoffee bits
- 100 gstreusel topping ingredients (see notes)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 18x30cm tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: grease the parchment paper with butter or cooking spray for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a handheld electric mixer for the best results.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter, or it will become tough.
- 5
Stir in the chopped nuts, toffee bits, and golden syrup until well combined.
Tip: If using toffee bits, you can toast them in a 150°C oven for 2-3 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared tray and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed for a uniform texture.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix together the streusel topping ingredients (see notes) until crumbly.
Tip: Use your fingers or a fork to mix the streusel topping until it's just combined.
- 8
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface for a crunchy topping.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the traybake during the last 5 minutes of baking, as it can go from golden to burnt quickly.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the tray before slicing and serving.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut the traybake into bars, and serve warm or at room temperature.
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