Marble Traybake
A classic marble traybake with soft vanilla and chocolate sponge swirled together, finished with a smooth two tone frosting that makes every square rich, moist, and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g unsalted butter, softened
- 200 g caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 220 g all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 120 ml milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 120 g unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a rectangular traybake tin.
- Cream the softened butter and caster sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract to create a smooth batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between two bowls.
- Mix the cocoa powder into one bowl to create the chocolate batter.
- Spoon the vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the prepared tin.
- Gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Beat the softened butter with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Divide the frosting in two, leaving one plain and mixing cocoa into the other if desired.
- Swirl the two frostings over the cooled traybake and slice into squares.
Notes
- Do not over swirl the batter to keep the marble effect clear.
- Let the cake cool fully before frosting.
- Store covered to keep the sponge moist.
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