Mincemeat Traybake

30m
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. 2Add 75 grams of soft dark brown sugar to the butter.
  3. 3Add 225 grams of mincemeat to the mixture.
  4. 4Add three eggs to the ingredients in the bowl.
  5. 5Stir these ingredients together really well before adding the flour.
  6. 6Add 240 grams of flour and two generous teaspoons of baking powder to the mixture.
  7. 7Mix the flour and baking powder into the mixture until well combined; the mixture will be quite stiff.
  8. 8Line an 18x25cm tray with parchment paper.
  9. 9Scoop the mixture into the prepared tray, ensuring it is evenly spread.
  10. 10Place the tray into a preheated 160°C oven.
  11. 11Bake for half an hour until it rises nicely and is cooked through.

Ingredients

  • 150 g very soft butter
  • 75 g soft dark brown sugar
  • 225 g mincemeat
  • 3 eggs
  • 240 g plain flour
  • 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.