Blackcurrant Bakewell

Blackcurrant Bakewell
  • Author: Anonymous

This delightful blackcurrant and almond traybake is bursting with sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. The buttery sponge is infused with hints of vanilla and almond, creating a perfect balance of richness and warmth. Topped with a generous layer of blackcurrant jam and crunchy toasted flaked almonds, this traybake is a delightful treat for any occasion.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 250g softened butter , plus extra for greasing
  • 280g self-raising flour
  • 250g golden caster sugar
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 150ml pot natural yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 4 tbsp blackcurrant jam
  • 25g toasted flaked almonds
  • icing sugar , to dust

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 20 x 30cm baking or roasting tin and line with baking parchment. To make the sponge batter, beat the butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, yogurt, vanilla and almond extract in a large bowl with an electric whisk until lump-free. Spoon into the tin and bake for 10 mins.
  • Quickly dot over the jam, scatter over the almonds, then bake for 15-20 mins more until golden and risen and a skewer poked in comes out clean. Cool in the tin, then dust with icing sugar.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT15M

Yield

Cuts into 15 squares

Nutrition

  • Calories: 309 calories
  • Fat Content: 17 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 10 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 36 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 22 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 5 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.5 milligram of sodium