Jam Donut Tray Bake - The One Pot Chef
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Jam Layer
Topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Combine Dry Ingredients
Add 2 cups of self-raising flour, 1/2 cup of plain or all-purpose flour, and 3/4 cup of caster sugar into a large mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are combined.
Prepare Wet Ingredients
In a jug, combine 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 1 cup of buttermilk (or thin runny yogurt), and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix with a fork until combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the well. Gently mix with a wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Prepare Baking Tray and First Cake Layer
Grease and line an oven tray (approximately 3cm deep, like a Lamington or brownie tray) with non-stick baking paper. Carefully spread half of the cake mixture evenly over the surface of the prepared tray.
Prepare Jam
In a microwave-safe dish, combine 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam and 2 teaspoons of cold water. Microwave for , or until the jam is warm and runny.
Add Jam and Second Cake Layer
Drizzle the runny jam over the first cake layer. Dollop spoonfuls of the remaining cake mix over the jam to cover it.
Add More Jam
Place approximately 2 more tablespoons of jam in rows across the top of the cake mixture.
Bake the Tray Bake
Place the tray bake into a preheated oven at 200°C (approximately 390°F) (400°F (approximately 205°C)) for , or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Add Butter and Cinnamon Sugar
Once out of the oven, brush the surface of the cake (the non-jammed sections) with about 2 tablespoons of melted butter. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of white sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to create cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the entire tray bake.
Cool and Serve
Allow the jam donut tray bake to cool for at least before serving, as the jam will be very hot. Serve with ice cream or cream if desired.
Before You Cook
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No Self-rising flour?
- 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt
No All-purpose flour?
- White whole wheat flour (1:1)
- 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
No Egg?
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
- 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
No Buttermilk?
- 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (rest 5 min) — Most reliable in baking.
- 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt thinned with 1/4 cup milk
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Vanilla extract?
- Maple syrup (1:1)
- Vanilla bean: 1 inch scraped (per 1 tsp extract)
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- Use any jam flavor youIngredient swap
Use any jam flavor you prefer instead of strawberry.
- Replace cinnamon with nutmeg in the toppingIngredient swap
Or omit cinnamon entirely and use just white sugar.
- Serve with ice cream orCustomise
Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
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