
White Chocolate Traybake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This white chocolate traybake is my go to recipe when I want something impressive without breaking a sweat. It comes together in just 55 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected guests or when you're craving homemade cake fast. The beauty of this one is that it's genuinely simple, even if it looks fancy. White chocolate is packed with cocoa butter, which contains compounds that can boost your mood and improve blood flow. Plus, everything comes together in one bowl, so cleanup is minimal. Trust me, once you've made this, you'll be reaching for it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gbutter(softened)
- 500 gsugar
- 4 eggeggs
- 800 gwhite chocolate(chopped)
- 200 gflour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 100 mLmilk
- greaseproof paper(for lining the tray)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 18x18cm tray with greaseproof paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the paper for easy removal.
- 2
Melt the butter and sugar together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the pan.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is cool before adding the flour.
- 4
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl. Add to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Stir in the white chocolate until melted and smooth.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
- 6
Pour the mixture into the prepared tray and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to remove any air bubbles.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: A skewer inserted 5cm from the edge should come out clean.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the tray.
Tip: Use a spatula to loosen the edges before cutting.
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