Treacle Semi-Naked Cake
Prep
25 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This treacle semi naked cake is honestly one of my favorite weeknight bakes because it comes together in just over an hour and tastes absolutely divine. The golden syrup gives it this wonderfully deep, caramel like flavor while the oats and coconut add wonderful texture and a subtle nuttiness. I love that rolled oats bring a bit of fiber and sustained energy to each slice, making it feel a touch more wholesome than your typical cake. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity and the fact that you probably have most ingredients sitting in your pantry already, so there's no need for a special trip to the shops. The semi naked frosting style means less decorating stress too, which I genuinely appreciate when I'm baking after work.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 150 ggolden syrup(treacle filling)
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gcoconut flakes(crunchy topping)
- 100 grolled oats
- 20 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 4 nulleggs
- 100 mlmilk
- 50 mlunsalted butter, melted
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the base with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a high-quality cake pan for the best results.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour before using.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Don't overmix the butter and sugar.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 6
Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Tip: Make a slight indentation in the center of the batter.
- 7
Pour the treacle filling over the batter, then return to the oven.
Tip: Make sure to spread the treacle evenly.
- 8
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the coconut flakes and oats over the top.
Tip: Make sure to press the topping gently into the cake.
- 9
Drizzle with melted butter and serve warm.
Tip: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
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