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    20 of the best tray bakes and cake bars on Pinterest


    Tray bakes are as simple as they are heavenly. Get a tray, fill it with heavenly sweet goodness, bake it, then top it with more goodness. Ok, there's a little more to it. Here are 20 incredibly tempting recipe ideas to get you craving brownies, flapjacks, cake bars and blondies. You have been warned.

    Carrot Cake Tray Bake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    square piece of carrot cake topped with frosting and nuts with a fork on the side and a candle in the top.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from A Mummy Too

    Peanut Butter Nutella Blondies

    a stack of Peanut Butter Nutella Blondies on a piece of greaseproof paper with more Peanut Butter Nutella Blondies in the background.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Taming Twins

    Snickerdoodle Bars

    a square piece of Snickerdoodle Bar on a white plate

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Averie Cooks

    Super Healthy Granola Bars

    slices of fruity Granola Bars on a piece of greaseproof paper with a knife on the side.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Eats Amazing

    Raspberry Bakewell Tray Bake

    a piece of Raspberry Bakewell Tray Bake on a small white plate with a fork with a teacup in the background

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from A Mummy Too

    Chocolate Chip Cake Bars with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

    Chocolate Chip Cake Bars with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting cut into rectangles on a wooden chopping board

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from A Mummy Too

    Raspberry and White Chocolate Traybake

    Raspberry and white chocolate traybake cut into squares on a light wooden surface

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from A Mummy Too

    Blueberry Shortbread Bars

    Blueberry Shortbread Bars cut into squares on a black surface.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Amuse Your Bouche

    Blackberry and Pear Traybake

    squares of Blackberry and Pear Traybake on a wooden board next to fresh pears and blackberries.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Fuss Free Flavours

    Blackberry Flapjacks

    Slices of Blackberry Flapjacks on a white and blue plate

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Utterly Scrummy

    Polish Custard Cream Pie

    a piece of Polish Custard Cream Pie on a yellow and blue plate topped with icing sugar.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Coffee and Vanilla

    Gingerbread Espresso Blondies

    a stack of Gingerbread Espresso Blondies on a newspaper base with string and chocolate chips at the base.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from The Whole Bite

    Caramel Pecan Pie Bars

    Caramel Pecan Pie in a clear glass pyrex dish covered with icing and bites missing from the dish.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Diethood

    Red Velvet Seven Layer Bars

    slices of Red Velvet Seven Layer Bars on a greaseproof paper base.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction

    Lemon Cherry Cake Bars

    overhead view of Lemon cherry cake bars on a blue decorative plate with cherries at the side

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Put On Your Cake Pants

    Strawberry Lime White Chocolate Gooey Bars

    a stack of Strawberry Lime White Chocolate Gooey Bars with citrus fruits in the background.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Mom On Timeout

    Mixed Spice Yoghurt Bars

    Mixed Spice Yoghurt Bars on a clear plate on a black table cloth

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Cooking Easy

    Blueberry Crumble Slice

    stacked Blueberry Crumble Slices on a greaseproof paper base and a teacup in the background.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Kitchen Sanctuary

    Strawberry Almond Olive Oil Tray Bake

    Strawberry Almond Olive Oil Tray Bake cut into slices on a greaseproof paper base with a knife on top

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from The White Ramekins

    Vegan Carrot Cake Bars

    close up of Vegan Carrot Cake Bars drizzled with icing on a greaseproof paper backing.

    See the Pin here / Get the recipe from Tigerlily Quinn

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    1. CakePants says

      February 28, 2015 at 2:51 am

      Wow, these all look so good that I can't decide which one(s) to make first! Thanks for including my lemon cherry cake bars :)

      Reply
    2. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      February 27, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Oh what a tempting collection. My stomach is rumbling and telling me it's time for lunch. It's a dangerous business reading food blogs.

      Reply
    3. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet says

      February 27, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      What a beautiful array of tray bakes you've put together, Emily. Caramel Pecan Pie Bars are my favourite!

      Reply
    4. Margot C&V (@coffeenvanilla) says

      February 27, 2015 at 11:59 am

      What a yummy collection! I would love to try the white chocolate and raspberry bake you have made, looks amazing. And thank you for featuring my custard cream pie :)

      Reply
    5. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

      February 27, 2015 at 9:57 am

      Aaaaand there goes my diet ;) these all look incredible, can't beat an easy traybake. Thanks for including my blueberry shortbread bars! :)

      Reply

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