Best 2 Mary Berry Christmas Cake Traybake Recipes

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Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GINGER AND TREACLE SPICED TRAYBAKE



Ginger and treacle spiced traybake image

Make this ginger cake traybake in advance and you can freeze it before adding the icing - in fact freezing improves the taste.

Provided by Mary Berry

Categories     Cakes and baking

Yield Makes 15-20 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

225g/8oz margarine, softened
175g/6oz light muscovado sugar
200g/7oz black treacle
300g/10oz self-raising flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground mixed spice
1 tsp ground allspice
4 free-range eggs
4 tbsp milk
3 pieces stem ginger from a jar, finely chopped
75g/2½oz icing sugar, sieved
3 tbsp stem ginger syrup from the jar
3 pieces stem ginger from a jar, chopped coarsely

Steps:

  • Cut a rectangle of non stick baking parchment to fit the base and sides of a 30x23x4cm/12x9x1½in traybake tin or roasting tin. Grease the tin and then line with the paper, pushing it neatly into the corners of the tin.
  • Preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.
  • Measure all the ingredients for the traybake into a large bowl and beat well for about two minutes until well blended. A hand-held electric mixer is best for this but of course you can also mix it by hand with a wooden spoon. (Treacle can be difficult to weigh accurately as it tends to stick to the scale pan. Weighing the treacle on top of the sugar overcomes this problem.)
  • Turn the mixture into the prepared tin, scraping the sides of the bowl with a plastic spatula to remove all the mixture. Level the top gently with the back of the spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the traybake springs back when pressed lightly with a finger in the centre and is beginning to shrink away from the sides of the tin. Allow the traybake to cool a little, then remove the cake from the tin by easing the paper away from the sides of the tin. Turn onto a cooling rack, remove the lining paper and leave to cool completely.
  • To make the icing, mix the icing sugar and syrup together in a small bowl until smooth and a spreading consistency. Pour the icing over the cake, spread gently to the edges with a small palette knife and sprinkle with the chopped stem ginger to decorate.
  • Allow the icing to set before slicing the traybake to serve.

MARY BERRY'S GINGER & TREACLE SPICED TRAY BAKE RECIPE



Mary Berry's Ginger & Treacle Spiced Tray Bake Recipe image

Recipe Source: Mary Berry This cake is so delicious. The cake itself is so moist and mildly spiced with candied ginger. If you have you can use stem ginger too.

Provided by Aarthi

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (115 grams)
1/2 cup Brown Sugar (100 grams)
1/2 cup Black Treacle (113 grams)
11/4 cup All Purpose Flour / Maida (150 grams)
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder
1/2 tsp Ginger powder
1/8 tsp Clove powder
2 Eggs
2 tblsp Milk
a pinch Salt
2 tblsp Candied Ginger (chopped finely)
1/2 cup Icing Sugar
1 tblsp Milk
2 tblsp Candied Ginger (chopped finely)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degree C. Line a square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Take butter, sugar, treacle in a bowl and whisk till smooth.
  • Add egg and mix well.
  • Add in baking powder, salt, spices and mix well.
  • Add in milk and mix well.
  • Add in flour and fold gently.
  • Add candied ginger and mix gently.
  • Spoon it into the baking pan and bake for 25 to 35 mins. Remove and cool completely.
  • Mix icing sugar with milk or water and pour this over the cooled cake.
  • Top with chopped ginger.
  • Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 87 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: This will make a big difference to the taste of your cake.
  • Don't overbeat the mixture: Overbeating can make the cake tough.
  • Line the baking tray with parchment paper: This will prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Leave the cake to cool completely before icing it: This will help to prevent the icing from melting.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include buttercream, fondant, and fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

This Mary Berry Christmas Cake Traybake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be decorated in any way you like. With its moist texture and rich flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So preheat your oven and get baking!

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