Mary Berry's lemon traybake recipe has become an internet sensation, with a simple three-step method winning over baking enthusiasts. The cake, demonstrated by TikTok account The Cupcake Clinic, has been praised as a “no-mess” bake, requiring only that all ingredients be combined in a bowl and mixed thoroughly.
The recipe calls for 175g plain flour, 175g caster sugar, 175g butter, three eggs, three-quarters of a teaspoon of baking powder, and the zest of one lemon for the sponge. After mixing, the batter is poured into a loaf tin and baked at 180C for 40 minutes. For the finishing touch, 100g granulated sugar is combined with the juice of one lemon and drizzled over the cake while it is still warm.
The Cupcake Clinic’s video caption enthused: “This is a Mary Berry recipe, which means there is just no going wrong. It’s the perfect spring-time treat, with just the right balance between citrus and sweet.” The beloved TV chef has described the cake as “light and fluffy” as well as packed with flavour.
The tutorial has sparked a frenzy online, with food lovers lauding its ease of preparation and the burst of citrusy goodness in every bite. The presenter confidently promises viewers they “will not be disappointed”, and the overwhelming response suggests the dish more than lives up to the expectation.
