As London first went into Lockdown earlier on
this year, UK supermarkets experienced
product shortages. Alongside toilet roll another victim became flour as home baking
became a popular way to spend time indoors. Flour one of the key
ingredients for the classic tray bake which was trending on social
media. However the retro pudding was also surrounded by the controversy
of the
alleged marked up prices
these homemade cakes were being sold for. Fortunately you can have your
very own affordable Sprinkle cake without breaking the bank. See below
on how to create your own version of the classic dessert and rate the
recipe a thumbs up or down for alternatives!
Pre-heat oven to 200ºC or 180ºC in fan oven.
Mix the
butter and
sugar together until you get a light
and fluffy texture.
whisk the eggs,
vanilla extract and
milk together well. Then add to butter
and sugar mixture.
Add the Self Raising Flour and pince
of salt mixture above gradually until
well combined. note: be careful not to over mix.
Line your tray bake tin with butter, sprinkling flour around the tin.
Tip: tap tin to distribute four evenly.
Add the cake dough into the tray, spread the mixture evenly with a
spatula.
Place tray bake tin into oven for 20 minutes
Note: While cake is baking/ being left to cool down
Whisk egg whites until soft peaks emerge.
Add icing sugar (sieved) and mix well after each addition.
Note: icing should have a thick consistency.
Spread Icing
on top of cake creating a generous layer of icing.
Add sprinkles on top of icing to cover the entire top layer.
Finally slice cake into preferred portions.
After you have made the cake don't forget to rate it below!
Recipe courtsey of youtuber
Imani Mix