
Old school traybake recipes
Our retro traybakes are perfect for afternoon tea or a cake sale. Choose between chocolate, fruity or coconut cakes for childhood nostalgia.
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Plum & almond crumble slice
A buttery traybake, full of new-season fruit and spice
Fruity traybake
A moist sponge made from banana, apple, carrots and mango, topped with a fruity cream cheese frosting
Chocolate concrete cake
Indulge in these chocolate crunch squares whenever you need a sweet treat. They're lovely with a cup of tea or coffee
Sticky banana & maple cake
This childhood favourite is sticky, indulgent and completely moreish
Coconut chai traybake
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
Fruity flag traybake
A fail-safe sponge that's easier than it looks - almonds and yoghurt keep it moist while its fruity decoration is suitably patriotic
Blackcurrant bakewell
Baking doesn't have to be complicated – this simple fruity traybake is ready in 45 minutes
Sticky chocolate drop cakes
This easy-to-make bake will keep somewhere cool in an airtight tin for up to two days
Parkin
Parkin is a traditional ginger cake from Yorkshire, flavoured with syrupy molasses, oatmeal and warm spices. Bake it for Bonfire Night or an afternoon tea treat.
Upside-down peach sponge
A moist, fruity cake which is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends
Lemon drizzle traybake
A classic British cake from Paul Hollywood, this zingy lemon drizzle slice is a simple traybake, made extra special with feather icing
Blackberry & coconut squares
This lovely crumbly bake won the under-11s category of our 20th birthday cake competition
Blackcurrant coconut slices
Cut this tasty traybake into bars with a layer of fruit jam in the middle - swap for raspberry, blackberry or gooseberry if you prefer
Banoffee traybake
Fill your cake tin with this simple banoffee traybake, bursting with banana, toffee and chocolate flavours. It's guaranteed to be a new family favourite
Malted milk & chocolate traybake
Bake an indulgent chocolate cake, then decorate with malted milk and vanilla buttercream along with seasonal chocolate toppings. This showstopping chocolate sponge makes a tasty centrepiece
Raspberry & white chocolate traybake
The perfect summer pud for a lunch party, or treat with afternoon tea
Raspberry & almond traybake
One mixture all whizzed in the food processor makes the base and topping for this bake
Coconut & mango sponge
This thrifty traybake sponge used canned fruit and coconut yogurt. Cut into squares and serve up at a party or cake sale
Chocolate marble cake
Marble cake is a classic childhood cooking memory. Whether using lurid colours for a psychedelic finish, or just chocolate and vanilla, it's a teatime treat
Triple ginger & spice cake
If you're looking for a slice with spice, try this deliciously moist and sticky ginger cake
Plum cake
Serve this hearty fruit sponge with a dollop of something creamy- it would also work with raspberries instead of plums