Treacle Traybake Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This treacle traybake cake is my go to when I want something truly special but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just an hour, making it perfect for busy weekdays or unexpected guests. What I love most is how the golden syrup creates this wonderfully sticky, indulgent cake that feels far more impressive than the minimal effort required. Brown sugar brings natural molasses and minerals to the mix, giving you a bit of nutritional value alongside all that deliciousness. The desiccated coconut adds lovely texture and tropical warmth, while keeping costs down since it's so affordable. Trust me, once you've made this a few times, you'll be reaching for it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 150golden syrup
- 100 gbutter
- 200 gbrown sugar
- 3eggs
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 15 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 50 mlgolden syrup glaze
- 100 mlwater
- 100 gdesiccated coconut
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 20x20cm tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter and golden syrup over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the syrup.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the brown sugar until it has dissolved.
- 4
Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the eggs one at a time.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 6
Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Pour the mixture into the prepared tray and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake after 20 minutes and cover the top with foil if it is browning too quickly.
- 9
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tray for 5 minutes.
- 10
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
Once the cake is cool, drizzle with the golden syrup glaze and sprinkle with desiccated coconut.
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