Description

This Easter Chocolate Traybake Cake with Chocolate Buttercream is an irresistible dessert that’s simple to make and perfect for any celebration. With rich cocoa and a creamy frosting, it’s sure to impress family and friends at your next gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

200 g self-raising flour (1 ⅔ cups or 7 oz)
30 g cocoa powder (1 oz)
225 g butter, soft (1 cup)
135 g granulated sugar (⅔ cup)
65 g light brown sugar (⅓ cup)
4 large eggs
2 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
300 g icing sugar (confectioners' sugar, 1 ½ cups)
30 g cocoa powder (1 oz)
160 g butter, soft (¾ cup or 5 oz)
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 packet cadbury mini creme eggs (78 g, 2.5 oz)
1 packet cadbury mini eggs (74 g, 2.5 oz)
a handful of easter sprinkles

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Instructions

To prepare the sponge, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars, then beat with a hand mixer until creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, then add the vanilla extract and milk, mixing until well combined.
Line a rectangle baking tray with non-stick paper, butter, and flour, and spread the batter evenly (about 30 x 22 x 5 cm / 12 x 9 x 2 inches).
Bake for 25 minutes until golden, and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Take the sponge out of the oven and allow it to cool completely.
For the buttercream, combine all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth; alternatively, cream the butter and icing sugar together in a bowl with a hand mixer before adding cocoa, vanilla, and milk to create a creamy texture.
Once the sponge is cool, spread the buttercream on top and decorate with mini creme eggs, chocolate eggs, and sprinkles.

Notes

Ensure the butter is soft for easy mixing.
Feel free to use your favorite chocolate eggs for decoration.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 415
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 165mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 100mg