Sunshine Tray Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Toppings
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter with the sugar mixture until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Pour into Baking Tray
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking tray, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Base
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Base
Once baked, remove the tray from the oven and allow it to cool in the tray for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembling the Tray
- 9
Prepare Toppings
While the base is cooling, prepare your toppings by slicing fresh oranges and strawberries.
- 10
Assemble the Tray
Once the base is completely cooled, layer the fresh orange slices and sliced strawberries on top of the cake.
- 11
Drizzle with Honey
Drizzle honey over the fruit topping to add sweetness.
- 12
Garnish
Finally, garnish the tray with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
