Old school traybake recipes

A pretty in pink traybake sponge with retro marble icing and a layer of raspberry jam

Bake these chocolate chip squares for the family. Easy to make, this traybake is ideal for cooking (and eating!) with kids

Serve this blueberry and orange traybake pancake at the end of a family dinner for a crowd-pleasing dessert. Swap the blueberries for raspberries, if you like

Delight friends with an afternoon tea that includes this easy carrot cake. You can bake the cake, freeze it and just drizzle over the icing on the day

Bake our easy white chocolate traybake with creamy icing and get creative with toppings. These bite-sized cakes are ideal for sharing or bake sales

This fruity cake uses ground rice and almond extract for a cheaper bake - perfect for a cake sale or as a teatime treat

Update a classic school-dinner recipe by using caramel sauce instead of pink custard to serve alongside chocolate squares. Kids (and big kids) will love it

These easy-to-make, fudgy brownies, complete with retro decoration, marry a much-loved flavour pairing of cherry and chocolate

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

This traybake can be mixed together in no time and is simple to slice and transport

Coffee mornings were made for this moreish cappuccino cake, and it's ready in under an hour

If you’re looking for a treat for afternoon tea, or something to make for a cake sale, try this crunchy-topped traybake

Update the retro upside-down cake with the sunny flavours of coconut, lime and a splash of coconut rum – it gives the cake a glorious boozy edge

A buttery traybake, full of new-season fruit and spice

A moist sponge made from banana, apple, carrots and mango, topped with a fruity cream cheese frosting

Indulge in these chocolate crunch squares whenever you need a sweet treat. They're lovely with a cup of tea or coffee

This childhood favourite is sticky, indulgent and completely moreish

This American-style chocolate traybake is super-easy, can be prepared in advance and cuts into even portions. It's perfect for birthday parties or bake sales

This simple traybake is inspired by one of our favourite brews - chai. Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, this moist coconut sponge is the perfect accompaniment to a cuppa

A fail-safe sponge that's easier than it looks - almonds and yoghurt keep it moist while its fruity decoration is suitably patriotic

Baking doesn't have to be complicated – this simple fruity traybake is ready in 45 minutes

This easy-to-make bake will keep somewhere cool in an airtight tin for up to two days

Parkin is a traditional ginger cake from Northern England flavoured with syrupy molasses, oatmeal and warm spices. A lovely teatime treat!

A moist, fruity cake which is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends