If you are looking for an easy Christmas chocolate traybake then you are in the right place. This Christmas I have created a beautifully easy chocolate sponge traybake cake topped with a rich and delicious chocolate cream cheese buttercream. My Christmas traybake cake will bring a smile to everyone you share it with. It is the perfect base to add your favourite Christmas sprinkles and decorations. A great cake to decorate with kids this Christmas too. This is an easy chocolate traybake recipe that will be a family favourite and made time and time again. I really hope you enjoy this easy chocolate traybake (chocolate sheet cake) for Christmas.
Grease and line a 9 inch by 12 inch traybake cake tin with greaseproof paper.
In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs and mix in.
Sieve the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and the salt in to the mixing bowl.
Mix them in until well incorporated.
Gently add in the milk. If it starts to separate add 1 tablespoon of plain flour.
Pour the mix into the prepared tin and level out. Gently tap the tin on the worktop to remove any air bubbles.
Bake fro 35-40 minutes until the centre of the cake is cooked - use a cake tester or skewer to check. If the tester comes out clean the cake is cooked. If it has pieces of uncooked cake on leave the cake to cook for a few minutes more and test again.
Leave in the tin to cool for 30 minutes and then remove from the tin to cool completely.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream
Make sure the unsalted butter is at room temperature as it will help make it a lot easier to make.
Using a hand mixer, mix the butter and icing sugar.
Add the cream cheese and create a smooth mix.
Sieve in the cocoa powder and mix in. If the mix is very thick add a splash of milk and mix again.
Smear the chocolate cream cheese buttercream thickly over the cold cake.
Decorate with your favourite Christmas sprinkes, candy and sweets.
Notes
•The cake will last for up to 5 days in an air tight container.•Store somewhere cool but not the fridge.•For the best results use the eggs and butter from room temperature.