Vanilla Tray Cake

Want to start baking, but don’t know where to start? Our Vanilla Tray Cake is a beginner-friendly baking recipe and is a great way to familiarize yourself with some classic baking techniques. Combining vanilla with a delicious blueberry icing, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious.

Our Rectangular Cake Tin was carefully designed to prepare slab cakes and desserts like this, offering superior heat retention and even heat distribution. Constructed with heavy gauge carbon steel, this cake tin is built to last and can be used for birthdays and other celebrations year after year.

Perfect for any occasion, this cake can quickly become a staple in any household. Our Vanilla Tray cake takes just under an hour to prepare, including bake and prep time, and serves up to 12 portions at a time. Here are all the ingredients you need and the steps to follow before preparing this delicious cake.

Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until the butter is just melted. Allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, the sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour and baking powder, and gently fold into the egg mixture, along with the milk and butter mixture. Pour into a greased Le Creuset rectangular cake tin, and bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until a toothpick, inserted near the centre, comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before icing. To make the icing, beat the butter in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add the icing sugar, alternating with the warm milk when it becomes too thick. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Spread the icing evenly on the cooled cake and top with the blueberries. Cut the cake into squares and serve.