Mincemeat Traybake

30 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Soften 150g of butter in the microwave for about 15 seconds until very soft but not warm.
  2. 2Soften 150g of butter in the microwave for about 15 seconds until very soft but not warm.
  3. 3Soften 150g of butter in the microwave for about 15 seconds until very soft but not warm.
  4. 4Add 75 grams of soft dark brown sugar to the butter.
  5. 5Add 75 grams of soft dark brown sugar to the butter.
  6. 6Add 75 grams of soft dark brown sugar to the butter.
  7. 7Add 225 grams of mincemeat to the mixture.
  8. 8Add 225 grams of mincemeat to the mixture.
  9. 9Add 225 grams of mincemeat to the mixture.
  10. 10Add three eggs to the ingredients in the bowl.
  11. 11Add three eggs to the ingredients in the bowl.
  12. 12Add three eggs to the ingredients in the bowl.
  13. 13Stir these ingredients together really well before adding the flour.
  14. 14Stir these ingredients together really well before adding the flour.
  15. 15Stir these ingredients together really well before adding the flour.
  16. 16Add 240 grams of flour and two generous teaspoons of baking powder to the mixture.
  17. 17Add 240 grams of flour and two generous teaspoons of baking powder to the mixture.
  18. 18Add 240 grams of flour and two generous teaspoons of baking powder to the mixture.
  19. 19Mix the flour and baking powder into the mixture until well combined; the mixture will be quite stiff.
  20. 20Mix the flour and baking powder into the mixture until well combined; the mixture will be quite stiff.
  21. 21Mix the flour and baking powder into the mixture until well combined; the mixture will be quite stiff.
  22. 22Line an 18x25cm tray with parchment paper.
  23. 23Line an 18x25cm tray with parchment paper.
  24. 24Line an 18x25cm tray with parchment paper.
  25. 25Scoop the mixture into the prepared tray, ensuring it is evenly spread.
  26. 26Scoop the mixture into the prepared tray, ensuring it is evenly spread.
  27. 27Scoop the mixture into the prepared tray, ensuring it is evenly spread.
  28. 28Place the tray into a preheated 160°C oven.
  29. 29Place the tray into a preheated 160°C oven.
  30. 30Place the tray into a preheated 160°C oven.
  31. 31Bake for half an hour until it rises nicely and is cooked through.
  32. 32Bake for half an hour until it rises nicely and is cooked through.
  33. 33Bake for half an hour until it rises nicely and is cooked through.

Ingredients

  • 150 g very soft butter
  • 150 g very soft butter
  • 150 g very soft butter
  • 75 g soft dark brown sugar
  • 75 g soft dark brown sugar
  • 75 g soft dark brown sugar
  • 225 g mincemeat
  • 225 g mincemeat
  • 225 g mincemeat
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 240 g plain flour
  • 240 g plain flour
  • 240 g plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Equipment

microwavebowlspoonscissorstrayparchment paperoven

Tips

  • Line the tray with parchment paper.
  • Bake for thirty minutes, checking with a skewer that it’s done.
  • Keeps well and freezes perfectly.
  • Enjoy as a cake with tea, or heat and enjoy with hot custard and ice cream.