Brownies, blondies and other traybakes

A collection of gloriously gooey brownies, sumptuously sweet blondies and a wide range of tasty traybakes that are easy to make and even easier to eat. Ranging from much-loved vintage classics to modern and fancy creations, you'll find a perfect bite for everyone here.

The quest for the elusive BEST EVER brownie is one that never ends, it can be sprung upon you at any moment - whether eaten in the corner of a cosy caf, accompanying coffee at a friend's house, or attending an unassuming bake sale, a truly fabulous brownie is something you will find yourself lusting after for years to come. Likewise, blondies, the trendy younger sister of the brownie and the extended family of traybakes, are just as well-loved, and this genre of straightforward baking ensures goodies to suit every occasion and every day of the week.

In the Sweet and Simple chapter find a warming Parkin Traybake to get you through Monday and a Fabulously Fruity Cherry Bakewell Slice to lift a dull Tuesday. In Healthier and Wholesome find a Muesli-Flapjack to power through Wednesday and a fun Rocky Road Brownie will see Little Kids and Big Kids into Thursday. An Absolutely Nuts Hazelnut Brownie is the perfect highlight on a Friday and plump for a Deliciously Decadent Butterscotch Blondie as a weekend treat.

The epitome of easy but delicious, throw-together bakes, brownies, blondies and traybakes are firm favourites for cooks and consumers alike. Ranging from simple classics with few ingredients to more decadent creations adorned with extra glitz, here the most delicious treats are made accessible for bakers of all levels. All you really need is a mixing bowl, a rectangular pan and a hot oven to create amazing cakes that will endear you to friends, colleagues, family and anyone else you might happen to feed!