Treacle No-Bake Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite thing about this treacle no bake cake is that it comes together in just twenty minutes with absolutely no oven time required. Perfect for those days when you want something homemade but can't face the heat of baking. The golden syrup and treacle give it that deep, comforting flavor we all crave, while the tartaric acid helps activate the mixture beautifully. Eggs in this recipe provide excellent protein and choline for brain health, making it slightly more nourishing than your typical cake. It's wonderfully simple to make, genuinely budget friendly, and honestly tastes like you've spent far more effort than you actually have.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 150 ggolden syrup
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 120 gcold butter
- 120 mltreacle
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 5 gsalt
- 150 mlunsalted milk
- 5 gtartaric acid
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Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cold butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 2
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
Tip: Make sure to beat well to ensure a smooth texture.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the golden syrup, treacle, and unsalted milk.
Tip: Be careful not to boil the mixture.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
- 5
Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Tip: Don't overmix, or the cake will become tough.
- 6
Pour the mixture into a lined or greased 20cm round cake pan.
Tip: Make sure to grease the pan well to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 7
Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the cake to set properly.
- 8
Once set, remove the cake from the pan and cut into slices.
Tip: You can serve the cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
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