Easy Date and Pecan Traybake (Mary Berry Inspired)
Introducing the perfect dessert for any occasion: the date and pecan traybake. This deliciously sweet treat is easy to make and sure to impress your guests. With its rich, nutty flavour and moist texture, this traybake is a dessert you won’t want to miss.
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Ingredients
- 150 g Chopped dates
- 150 g Chopped Pecan (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 100 g Sultanas
- 40 g Margarine
- 350 ml Boiling Water
- 2 Eggs
- 200 g Dark Brown Sugar
- 150 g Ground Almonds
- 350 g Self-Raising Flour
- 1ยฝ tsp Ground Cinnamon
Icing
- 225 g Icing Sugar (sifted)
- 1 Lemon (Rind and the juice)
- Pecan pieces to decorate
How to make date and pecan traybake
Preheat the oven to 180โ/160โFAN/350โ/Gas 4. Grease and fully line a roasting tin or deep sided baking tray 30 x 23 cm with baking paper.
Add the dates and sultanas to a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Leave to cool.
Beat the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl, then add the cooled date mixture and the remaining cake ingredients. Stir well and pour into the prepared tin.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer or knife comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin.
For the icing, mix the icing sugar with the lemon juice and rind together. Add a bit of of water if it’s too thick, then pour over the cake and spread out evenly with a palette knife. Decorate with pecan pieces and leave to set.
Top Tips
- If you don’t have sultanas on hand, feel free to add more dates or substitute with another dried fruit.
- Make sure to grease and line your baking tray to prevent sticking.
- For a more indulgent dessert, serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- If you’re short on time, you can prepare the batter in advance and keep it in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Experiment with different spices and flavours, such as ginger or orange zest, to add a personal touch to your traybake.
Easy Date and Pecan Traybake (Mary Berry Inspired)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 150 g Chopped dates
- 150 g Chopped Pecan (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 100 g Sultanas
- 40 g Margarine
- 350 ml Boiling Water
- 2 Eggs
- 200 g Dark Brown Sugar
- 150 g Ground Almonds
- 350 g Self-Raising Flour
- 1ยฝ tsp Ground Cinnamon
Icing
- 225 g Icing Sugar (sifted)
- 1 Lemon (Rind and the juice)
- Pecan pieces to decorate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180โ/160โFAN/350โ/Gas 4. Grease and fully line a roasting tin or deep sided baking tray 30 x 23 cm with baking paper.
- Add the dates and sultanas to a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Leave to cool.
- Beat the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl, then add the cooled date mixture and the remaining cake ingredients. Stir well and pour into the prepared tin.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer or knife comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin.
- For the icing, mix the icing sugar with the lemon juice and rind together. Add a bit of of water if it's too thick, then pour over the cake and spread out evenly with a palette knife. Decorate with pecan pieces and leave to set.