Jamaican ginger cake

Bake this sticky, spicy cake using ingredients that historically thrived in Jamaica – best enjoyed with an afternoon cup of tea

Peanut butter & jelly blondies

Bake blondies with the moreish American combo of peanut butter and strawberry jam. Use any jam you like – strawberry, blackberry or plum will all work well

Chocolate chip & pecan butternut bread

Love banana bread? You’ll love this butternut bread, which is really more of a cake. The squash provides sweetness while keeping the texture dense and squidgy

Carrot cake & cream cheese muffins

For a new twist on a favourite, try these carrot cake muffins, flavoured with warming spices and filled with a gooey soft cheese centre.

Fork biscuits

Fill up your biscuit tin with these easy treats which take their name from the fork indent added before baking. Dip them in chocolate, if you like, for added indulgence

Sticky ginger loaf cake

Enjoy a slice of sticky ginger cake with a cup of afternoon tea or take along to a coffee morning – it’s always a crowd-pleaser

Almond, orange & ginger florentines

Present these florentines as part of a foodies gift box at Christmas. With ginger, orange, almonds, and a chocolate topping, they’re deliciously decadent

Creamy cauli, brioche & bay bake

Create this creamy cauliflower cheese bake with added chunks of brioche for a comforting Christmas or Sunday roast side

Gingerbread mince pies

Combine two very traditional Christmas bakes – gingerbread and mince pies – to create a brilliant modern classic. Top with mini gingerbread people.

Banana mug cake

Make this easy banana mug cake in the microwave for a quick dessert for one. Add chopped pecans or chocolate chips, if you like, and drizzle with maple syrup