Chocolate Traybake
Indulge in a delicious chocolate traybake, perfect for any occasion. The rich cocoa sponge and buttery icing will leave you wanting more. Decorate with your favourite sugary treats, sprinkles, chocolate curls or nuts - your imagination is the limit! Enjoy a slice of this deliciousness with friends and family.
This chocolate traybake is the epitome of sweet indulgences. Rich cocoa powder, fluffy sponge, and smooth icing serve as the perfect companion to a cold winter’s day. For those days when you need just a little pick-me-up, this delectable sinfully sweet cake will do the trick—it’s almost like a hug on a plate.
Putting this chocolate traybake together is easier than ever, and you’ll be pleased to know that you don’t need to be an expert baker. Plus, you’ll have plenty of time in the kitchen for the creative fun part: picking out all the naughty little treats and sprinkles to use as decorations. You can combine and switch it up however you like – the possibilities are endless!
Once you have your masterpiece ready, it’s time to tuck in and enjoy a generous slice! This sweet treat is hearty yet fluffy, satisfying yet subtle. And, with its perfectly balanced blend of cocoa powder and light brown sugar, it will definitely leave a little something on your lips and tastebuds to crave for more.
So, don’t hesitate to make this delightful chocolate traybake today! You
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Traybake Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Chocolate Traybake recipe:
It's easy: Traybakes are one of the easiest desserts to make, and this Chocolate Traybake recipe is no different. With just a few simple steps and ingredients, you can whip up a delicious treat with minimal effort.
It's versatile: Not only can you make a traybake for any occasion, but you can also decorate it with a variety of sugary treats, sprinkles, chocolate curls, or nuts, making it fun and customizable.
It's delicious: With a combination of light brown soft sugar, cocoa powder, and coffee, this Chocolate Traybake recipe is sure to be a hit. And with 330 kcal per serving, it's a delicious and guilt-free treat.
Chocolate Traybake
Indulge in a delicious chocolate traybake, perfect for any occasion. The rich cocoa sponge and buttery icing will leave you wanting more. Decorate with your favourite sugary treats, sprinkles, chocolate curls or nuts - your imagination is the limit! Enjoy a slice of this deliciousness with friends and family.
Ingredients
For the chocolate sponge
- 185ml vegetable oil, plus extra for the tin
- 250g plain flour
- 80g cocoa powder
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 325g light brown soft sugar
- 250ml buttermilk
- 125ml strong coffee or espresso, (can be warm, but not hot)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the icing
- 150g salted butter, softened
- 200g icing sugar
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp milk
- sprinkles, sweets, chocolate shavings or nuts, to decorate
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and grease and line a 33cm x 23cm roasting or cake tin with a depth of 2½ cm. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarb, sugar and a pinch of salt. Break up any lumps of sugar with your fingers, gently shaking the bowl every few seconds to bring them to the top.
- Step 3: In the meantime, create the icing. Heat the butter in a pot, remove from the heat and combine the icing sugar, cocoa powder and milk. The icing will be thin, but it will thicken as it cools down. (If the icing solidifies before the cake is completely cooled, reheat it a bit to make it easier to pour.)
- Step 4: Spread the glaze over the cake and let it dry. Adorn it with the sugary treats, sprinkles, chocolate curls or nuts, and cut into portions. Enjoy!
