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Mary Berry Vanilla Tray Bake Recipe

Mary Berry Vanilla Tray Bake recipe
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Mary Berry Vanilla Tray Bake is a light, tender vanilla sponge baked in a rectangular tray and finished with a sweet icing. The cake cuts neatly into squares, making it ideal for parties, gatherings, lunch boxes, and sharing with family and friends.

Ingredients

For the Sponge

  • Self-raising flour – 225g

  • Baking powder – 2 teaspoons

  • Softened butter – 225g

  • Caster sugar – 225g

  • Eggs – 4 large

  • Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons

  • Milk – 2 tablespoons

For the Icing

  • Icing sugar – 250g

  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

  • Water or milk – 2–3 tablespoons (adjust as needed)

  • Sprinkles (optional) – 2–3 tablespoons for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the tray

Line your tray bake tin with parchment paper and lightly grease the edges so the cake releases easily.

Step 2: Preheat the oven

Set your oven to 160°C (fan) or 180°C (conventional), giving it enough time to reach the right temperature.

Step 3: Combine all sponge ingredients

Place flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, and milk into a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth and fluffy.

Step 4: Spread the batter evenly

Pour the mixture into the lined tin and level the top gently with a spatula to ensure even baking.

Step 5: Bake the sponge

Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool completely

Allow the cake to cool in the tin before icing to avoid melting the topping.

Step 7: Prepare the icing

Mix icing sugar, vanilla, and water/milk until smooth and spreadable.

Step 8: Ice the cake  

Spread the icing across the cooled sponge and finish with sprinkles if desired.
Let it set before slicing into neat squares.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-vanilla-tray-bake-recipe/