Get ready to elevate your summer dessert game with an irresistible treat inspired by Wimbledon! Thanks to Fab Flour‘s Easy Peasy Baking campaign, we’re bringing you a delightful twist on the classic strawberries and cream—introducing the Summer Berry Chocolate Traybake.

With its rich chocolate base, juicy fresh strawberries, and luscious cream, this show-stopping dessert is perfect for picnics, parties, or simply enjoying a slice of summer sweetness. Let’s dive into this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Summer Berry Chocolate Traybake | Serves 12

Ingredients

1. 175g self-raising flour

2. 150g light brown sugar

3. 50g cocoa powder

4. 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

5. 2 eggs

6. 150ml milk

7. 150ml oil (vegetable or sunflower)

8. 450ml double cream

9. Berries – we recommend strawberries

Equipment

1. Mixing bowl

2. Whisk

3. 30cm x 20cm traybake tin

4. Baking parchment

5. Knife for cutting fruit

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan) and line the traybake tin with baking parchment.

2. In the mixing bowl, fully combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and bicarbonate with the whisk before adding the milk, eggs and oil.

3. Mix everything together to form a smooth batter, then pour into the lined traybake tin. Place in the oven on the middle shelf and bake for 25-30 minutes until springy in the centre.

4. Allow the sponge to cool before removing from the tin.

5. Whip the cream to soft peaks, swirl on top of the cooled sponge and top with your preferred berries just before serving.

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