From lemon cake to rock cakes, English muffins to chocolate traybake, discover ten of our favourite recipes from Mary Berry's Baking Bible.
In Scotland, Tiffin refers to the delicious traybake made of crushed biscuits, butter, sugar, raisins (sometimes cherries) and topped with a layer of melted chocolate. Rumour has it (aka, Wikipedia) that the chocolate tiffin recipe originated in Troon in Scotland in the 1900s, although I haven’t been able to find anything to substantiate this. You might sometimes see it called “fridge cake” as this simple recipe requires no actual baking. Instead, you mix all the ingredients together before allowing it to chill in the fridge. It’s also known as icebox cake, chocolate concrete cake, and no-bake chocolate biscuit cake.
Due to popular demand here is the recipe for Mary Berry’s Chocolate Tray Bake (from the Mary Berry Ultimate Cake Book). The icing can be difficult to make just because of the amount of icing …
For the ultimate chocolate traybake, look no further than Benjamina Ebuehi's buttermilk chocolate cake, complete with a muscovado frosting drizzled with thyme caramel.
My old school chocolate tray bake recipe. A light, cocoa-rich sponge smothered in sweet brown glacé icing & sprinkles. Serve with custard.
A super fudge, moist chocolate cake topped with a silky smooth chocolate ganache. A simple fail proof cake perfect for all occasions.
In Scotland, Tiffin refers to the delicious traybake made of crushed biscuits, butter, sugar, raisins (sometimes cherries) and topped with a layer of melted chocolate. Rumour has it (aka, Wikipedia) that the chocolate tiffin recipe originated in Troon in Scotland in the 1900s, although I haven’t been able to find anything to substantiate this. You might sometimes see it called “fridge cake” as this simple recipe requires no actual baking. Instead, you mix all the ingredients together before allowing it to chill in the fridge. It’s also known as icebox cake, chocolate concrete cake, and no-bake chocolate biscuit cake.
This raspberry and white chocolate traybake, with succulent fruit and perfectly golden sponge takes just fifteen minutes to prepare for the oven. So it's as easy to make as it is delicious.
Easy recipe for chocolate traybake cake, also known as a chocolate sheet cake, topped with a luxurious chocolate buttercream
Dark chocolate tiffin with stem ginger, the perfect chocolate fridge cake. The ideal no-bake traybake to enjoy with your favourite cuppa.
Mary Berry's chocolate traybake includes grated beetroot which makes for a beautifully moist, sweet cake. It’s topped with a chocolate feathered icing – which looks impressive, but is so easy to do.
This Chocolate Weetbix Slice is bound to be a family favourite. A delicious, rich chocolate slice with a bit of crunch, the kids will love this treat!
Sometimes it can be difficult to know what cake to make for a special birthday – one which is not complicated, will feed many people and can be made ahead. This is the one! A grown-up cake which is two chocolate traybakes that are filled and iced. If serving as a dessert, offer fresh strawberries or raspberries alongside.
In Scotland, Tiffin refers to the delicious traybake made of crushed biscuits, butter, sugar, raisins (sometimes cherries) and topped with a layer of melted chocolate. Rumour has it (aka, Wikipedia) that the chocolate tiffin recipe originated in Troon in Scotland in the 1900s, although I haven’t been able to find anything to substantiate this. You might sometimes see it called “fridge cake” as this simple recipe requires no actual baking. Instead, you mix all the ingredients together before allowing it to chill in the fridge. It’s also known as icebox cake, chocolate concrete cake, and no-bake chocolate biscuit cake.
You are all loving these simple bakes.Crispy M&M's are definitely my favourite treats. The perfect party treat. Insanely tasty and easy!
The classic Northern Irish traybake. Digestive biscuits, glacé cherries, marshmallows, condensed milk and coconut.
Coconut Chocolate Fudge Slice, with its fudgy base and it’s 4 ingredient fudgy chocolate frosting, is absolutely delicious and very easy to make. This simple coconut slice recipe takes just minutes to make and is just as perfect for afternoon tea as it is an after school snack.
Make this easy Easter-themed traybake with the kids. It features a chocolate sponge covered in fudge icing then decorated with Easter sweets and treats.
Biscoff Tiffin is a traditional Scottish Tiffin recipe with Biscoff Biscuits used in the base and a healthy portion of Biscoff spread combined with the chocolate topping to enhance the flavour. So you get the tastes and textures of the traditional Tiffin recipe with a subtle undercurrent of Biscoff flavour. It's no-bake, easy, and amazingly delicious!
For the ultimate chocolate traybake, look no further than Benjamina Ebuehi's buttermilk chocolate cake, complete with a muscovado frosting drizzled with thyme caramel.
