Vanilla Traybake Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A moist and delicious cake perfect for any occasion.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 3large eggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 mlunsweetened almond milk
- 100 gplain greek yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20x20cm traybake tin.
Tip: Use parchment paper to line the tin for easy release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until the mixture is well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
Tip: Whisk until smooth.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 5
Fold in the Greek yogurt until well combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Tip: Check for doneness every 5 minutes after 35 minutes.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
Tip: Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut into slices.
Tip: Cut into desired size and serve.
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