Mary Berry Confetti Traybake

Mary Berry’s Confetti Traybake is made with margarine, superfine sugar, self-rising flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. This delicious Confetti Traybake recipe creates a tasty dessert that takes about 80 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 20 people.

This Confetti Traybake Recipe Is From Fast Cakes Cookbook by Mary Berry

Mary Berry Confetti Traybake Ingredients

• 1 cup (8 oz/225g) margarine (chilled)
• 1 cup (8 oz/225g) superfine sugar
• 2½ cups (10 oz/275g) self-rising flour
• 1 level tsp baking powder
• 4 large eggs
• 4 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Icing:

• 2½ cups (10½ oz/300g) confectioners’ sugar
• 3 tbsp boiling water
• 2 level tbsp colored sprinkles

How To Make Mary Berry Confetti Traybake

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 320°F for convection). Grease and line a 12 × 9-inch (30 × 23 cm) traybake tin with nonstick baking paper.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the margarine, sugar, flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, smoothing the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the cake has slightly pulled away from the sides and springs back when pressed in the center.
4. Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely in the tin.
5. Make Icing: Mix the confectioners’ sugar with boiling water to create a smooth icing. Spread it evenly over the cooled cake, then sprinkle with colored sprinkles. Cut into 20 pieces.

Recipe Tips

• Use Chilled Margarine: Make sure your margarine is straight from the fridge. This helps achieve a light and fluffy texture in the cake.
• Measure Precisely: Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements, especially for the flour and sugar, to ensure the correct texture and sweetness.
• Mix Thoroughly: Beat the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This ensures the cake rises evenly.
• Check for Doneness: Test the cake by pressing the center lightly with your finger. It should spring back. If it doesn’t, bake for a few more minutes.
• Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool in the tin before icing. This prevents the icing from melting and ensures a neat finish.

What To Serve With Confetti Traybake?

This sweet Confetti Traybake pairs well with a cup of tea, coffee, milk, or hot chocolate. It can also be enjoyed alongside fresh fruit, yogurt, ice cream, or whipped cream for a tasty dessert.

How To Store Leftovers Confetti Traybake?

• Refrigerate: Cool the leftover Confetti Traybake to room temperature, then put it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
• Freeze: Cool the leftovers confetti traybake completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave it at room temperature for a few hours before serving.

Mary Berry Confetti Traybake Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 piece (of 20)

• Calories: 280
• Total Fat: 13g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sodium: 120mg
• Potassium: 80mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 39g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 23g
• Protein: 3g

Try More Mary Berry Recipes:

• Mary Berry Madeira Cake
• Mary Berry Butterfly Cakes
• Mary Berry Mocha Cake
• Mary Berry Victoria Sandwich
• Mary Berry Vanilla Cheesecake
• Mary Berry Honey Cake