Iced Chocolate Traybake

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:13:12 GMT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C fan. Grease and line a traybake tin.

Step 2

Blend cocoa and water in a small bowl and leave to cool slightly.

Step 3

Measure granulated sugar into TM bowl and blitz for 10 secs / Sp 6.

Step 4

Add all other ingredients into the TM bowl.

Step 5

Mix for 30 secs / Sp 5.

Step 6

Scrape sides of TM bowl down and mix again for another 30 secs / Sp 5.

Step 7

Pour mixture into prepared tin and level.

Step 8

Bake in preheated oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until cake has shrunk slightly from sides and springs back when lightly pressed in centre. Leave to cool in the tin.

Step 9

Measure granulated sugar into TM bowl and blitz for 15 secs / Sp 10. Set aside in a bowl.

Step 10

Measure butter and milk into TM bowl and melt together. 1 min / 37C / Sp 2. If not melted properly, repeat for another 30 secs / 37C / Sp 2.

Step 11

Add cocoa and vanilla extract; mix 10 secs / Sp 5.

Step 12

Add quarter of the icing sugar and mix for 10 secs / Sp 5.

Step 13

Repeat with the rest of the icing until the icing is thick and smooth. Use immediately for a smooth glossy finish or allow to thicken for a buttercream style icing.

Step 14

Cover cake with icing and decorate with smarties. These can be omitted for any toppings you wish.

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