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    Home » Recipes » Home Baking » Home Baking Cakes and Biscuits

    Cherry Bakewell Tray Bake

    Published: Mar 18, 2021 · Updated: Mar 18, 2021 by Neil 12 Comments

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    A slice of cherry bakewell tray bake topped with cream cheese icing and a glace cherry on a plate. Rest of the slices on a board in the background. Pin title text overlay at top.

    Cherry Bakewell tray bake. This easy to make tray bake is an alternative version of the classic Bakewell tart. A sponge base topped with cream cheese icing and glacé cherries. It's just delicious!

    A square of cherry Bakewell tray bake served on a white plate with a fork to the side. Chopping board with the rest of the tray bake squares on in the background.

    You folks who have been following me for a while won't be surprised that I've created this delicious cherry Bakewell tray bake recipe!

    I'm obsessed with anything to do with Bakewell!

    I mean after all so far I've created my delicious and popular cherry bakewell loaf cake, a no bake cherry bakewell cheesecake and cherry bakewell muffins too!

    So it's little surprise you're seeing this delicious cherry Bakewell recipe today isn't it? 🙂

    Cherry Bakewell removed from baking tin, decorated with glace cherries and sitting on a chopping board ready to be cut into squares. A pot of tea and tea cup in the background.

    Now the original classic British Bakewell tart recipe does usually contain raspberry jam. As well as being made of a shortcrust pastry shell.

    So before you folks point that out to me in the comments, I know.

    Instead of a pastry shell I've made an alternative sponge tray bake.

    I've also missed out the raspberry jam here because I found it made the sponge too soggy.

    A slice of cherry Bakewell tray bake served on a white plate with a fork to the side. Chopping board with the rest of the tray bake squares on in the background.

    Slices of this cherry Bakewell tray bake are simply delicious.

    This cake is really easy to make too.

    The sponge is packed with the familiar flavours of cherries and almonds and takes just 30 minutes to bake.

    Allowed to cool a little it's then covered with a sweet lower calorie cream cheese icing and flaked almonds. Then topped with glacé cherries.

    You'll get 15 cherry Bakewell slices from this recipe so there's plenty to go round!

    Birds eye view of a slice of cherry Bakewell tray bake served on a white plate with a fork to the side. Chopping board with the rest of the tray bake squares on in the background.

    For This Cherry Bakewell Tray Bake You May Need....

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    • This low fat orange and apricot tray bake makes for a healthier bake to go with your morning or afternoon cuppa. Plus it’s only 246 calories per slice.

    Cherry Bakewell Tray Bake

    Your cherry Bakewell tray bake should last 3 – 4 days if kept in a sealed container.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    A square of cherry bakewell tray bake served on a white plate with a fork to the side. Chopping board with the rest of the tray bake squares on in the background.
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    Cherry Bakewell Tray Bake Recipe

    Cherry Bakewell tray bake. This easy to make tray bake is an alternative version of the classic Bakewell tart. A sponge base topped with cream cheese icing and glacé cherries. It's just delicious!
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Home Baking
    Cuisine: British
    Servings: 15
    Calories: 251kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • 30cm x 20cm shallow baking tin
    • Kitchen scale
    • Stand mixer
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug
    • Wooden skewers
    • Whisk
    • Wire baking rack

    Ingredients

    For the Sponge: -

    • Low fat olive oil cooking spray.
    • 200 g glacé cherries
    • 225 g self-raising flour
    • 50 ml sunflower oil
    • 3 teaspoon almond extract
    • 175 g light brown soft sugar
    • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
    • 3 eggs.

    For the Topping: -

    • 250 g no fat Quark cream cheese*
    • 4 tablespoon icing sugar
    • 15 glacé cherries
    • 25 g toasted flaked almonds.
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    For the cake: -

    • Preheat oven to 160C fan and lightly spray a baking tin of about 30cm x 20cm size with low fat cooking spray and line the base with greaseproof paper.
    • Chop the cherries into small pieces and place into a large mixing or stand mixer bowl.
    • Sift the flour into the bowl, add the oil, almond extract, brown sugar, and baking powder.
    • Break the eggs into a separate bowl and lightly whisk these together before adding them to the rest of the mixture.
    • Beat the mixture firmly with a wooden spoon or use a stand mixer paddle on lowest speed to mix all the ingredients together.
    • Scrape all the ingredients from the mixing bowl into the baking tin. Making sure to get into all the corners. Smooth the top flat.
    • Bake for about 25 – 30 minutes on the middle shelf. Once the cake has risen and turned a golden colour use a wooden skewer to check that the middle is cooked. (Skewer should come out clean from the mixture).
    • Remove from oven. Allow to cool for a few minutes then remove, carefully, to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Topping: -

    • In a small Pyrex bowl, mix the cream cheese and icing sugar to make the icing.
    • When the sponge has cooled, spoon the icing on top and spread it evenly.
    • Decorate with the glacé cherries and flaked almonds and then leave to set.
    • Once set cut the sponge into 15 squares and serve.
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    Notes

    • if you can't get Quark no fat cream cheese use low fat cream cheese instead.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Cherry Bakewell Tray Bake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 251 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 42mg14%
    Sodium 92mg4%
    Potassium 125mg4%
    Carbohydrates 40g13%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 23g26%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 140IU3%
    Calcium 55mg6%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      March 18, 2021 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Ah, I do indeed remember you mentioning bakewell tarts in the past! If I recall, I believe the first time I learned about bakewell tarts was from your site, Neil. That was a long time back, and I'm glad you revisited this flavor combination here. I do enjoy an easy tray bake, and the cherry + almond flavors are quite good together. I'd love a slice of this for dessert tonight!

      Reply
      • Neil

        March 19, 2021 at 7:13 am

        It was a long way back when I mentioned bakewell tarts David. Ha ha! Well done for remembering. Yes these would make an excellent dessert and also be tasty for breakfast, lunch....dinner etc! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Chef Mimi

      March 18, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      This makes me wish I baked more often! Or, at all! It’s so pretty.

      Reply
      • Neil

        March 19, 2021 at 7:14 am

        Well if it inspires anyone to home bake more often that makes me happy. Thanks Mimi!

        Reply
    3. Easyfoodsmith

      March 22, 2021 at 5:40 am

      5 stars
      Simply delicious! And pretty too!

      Reply
      • Neil

        March 22, 2021 at 9:31 am

        Thank you! 😀

        Reply
    4. Laura

      March 22, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      Neil - Like you, I love love love a Bakewell! Strrangely, the only flavor I've ever made myself is Cherry, and really it's because it's so perfect for a little almond tart flavor, isn't it? This cake looks superb! and I love how simple the recipe is!

      Reply
      • Neil

        March 23, 2021 at 6:24 am

        Thank you Laura! When it comes to baking I like to try and make it as easy as possible. This should be easy enough for anyone to make!

        Reply
    5. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      March 22, 2021 at 11:40 pm

      5 stars
      I don't really remember you mentioning Bakewell tart (Even though I generally have good memory), but that's fije - it's always great to learn something new! 🙂 That authentic version sounds delicious too, but I'm absolutely into the combo of cherries and almon extract, so I am in!

      Reply
      • Neil

        March 23, 2021 at 6:26 am

        You'll love this Ben! Thanks for the comment. Hope you guys are keeping well too! 😀

        Reply
    6. Katerina

      March 23, 2021 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      Ohhh yum, Neil! A bakewell sponge tray bake - what a fabulous idea! I am loving this and bookmarking to make this weekend. Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
      • Neil

        March 23, 2021 at 11:34 am

        Thank you Katerina. I hope you enjoy this. It's one of our favourites! 🙂

        Reply

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