Name: Mary Berry Apple Traybake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 25g butter (softened); 225g caster sugar; 275g self-raising flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 4 large eggs; 2 tbsp milk; 2 large apples (peeled, cored, and chopped); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional); Demerara sugar (for topping)

Mary Berry Apple Traybake

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Mary Berry Apple Traybake is a light and fluffy sponge cake baked in a rectangular tin and enriched with chopped apples that soften beautifully as the cake bakes. It’s easy, reliable, and designed to feed a crowd, making it a classic British family favourite.

Author: Ekani Ella
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 40
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 12 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

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25g butter (softened)
225g caster sugar
275g self-raising flour
2 tsp baking powder
4 large eggs
2 tbsp milk
2 large apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Demerara sugar (for topping)

Instructions

Prepare your tin: Line a traybake pan with parchment for easy removal.
Cream butter and sugar: Beat until light and fluffy for maximum rise.
Add eggs gradually: Mix one at a time to prevent curdling.
Fold in dry ingredients: Add flour and baking powder gently to keep the sponge light.
Add milk and vanilla: Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
Fold in apples: Add the chopped apples, stirring gently to distribute.
Spread into the tin: Smooth the batter evenly with a spatula.
Add topping: Sprinkle with cinnamon and demerara sugar for texture.
Bake the traybake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes until golden and firm.
Check doneness: A skewer inserted in the centre should come out clean.

Cool fully: Allow the traybake to cool before slicing into squares.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-apple-traybake/