Vanilla Traybake Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Traybake Cake is a straightforward sponge cake made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla extract, combined with Greek yogurt and almond milk for moisture. This simple bake requires just 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes in the oven, making it an accessible option for home bakers of any experience level. The result is a classic traybake that suits everyday occasions and casual entertaining.
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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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