Mary Berry Dorset Apple Traybake
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Mary Berry’s Dorset Apple Traybake, a classic British treat that’s both simple to make and delightful to taste. This recipe features a moist sponge cake layered with tender slices of tart Bramley apples, enhanced by the warmth of cinnamon. Ideal for any occasion—from afternoon tea with friends to cozy family gatherings—this traybake is sure to impress with its comforting texture and rich flavors. Enjoy it warm, alongside fresh cream or a scoop of ice cream, or at room temperature as a delightful snack. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, this dish makes baking enjoyable for everyone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 225g butter, softened
- 225g light muscovado sugar
- 300g self-raising flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- 550g Bramley apples
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line a 30cm x 23cm baking tin.
- Peel, core, and slice the Bramley apples, tossing them in lemon juice.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, light muscovado sugar, self-raising flour, baking powder, half of the ground cinnamon, eggs, and milk. Beat until smooth.
- Spread half the batter in the tin, layer with half the apple slices and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon. Add the rest of the batter and top with more apple slices.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and dusting with icing sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg