An easy cake icing recipe traybake cake that’s sticky, sweet and subtly spiced. A perfect tea-time treat for the colder months. Cakes are best stored in airtight tins rather than plastic boxes.

Once a cake has been cut, the cut surfaces will start to dry. Covering them with a piece of aluminium foil minimises the effect. Undecorated cakes can be frozen for up to three months if tightly wrapped. It’s essential to accurately weigh and measure cake ingredients and to follow the instructions carefully. The ingredients need to be at the correct temperature before you start.