Lighter gingerbread

This dark and sticky ginger cake is made healthier with naturally sweet dates, buttermilk and plenty of cinnamon and fresh ginger

Morello cherry & almond traybake

This fruity cake uses ground rice and almond extract for a cheaper bake – perfect for a cake sale or as a teatime treat

Spiced maple & pecan cheesecake bars

This rich cheesecake is spiced with warming flavours of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg – top with maple syrup and nuts

Nutty Florentine bars

This clever tray bake combines a buttery shortbread base with a Florentine inspired topping – finished with cherries and dark chocolate

Fruity traybake

A moist sponge made from banana, apple, carrots and mango, topped with a fruity cream cheese frosting

Blackberry & apple mallow traybake

Dainty sponge bites packed with fruit and topped with crunchy almonds and a light meringue whirl

The ultimate makeover: Carrot cake

Angela Nilsen rethinks traditional ingredients and baking techniques to create a healthier version of a classic

Sticky chocolate drop cakes

This easy-to-make bake will keep somewhere cool in an airtight tin for up to two days

Lighter spiced carrot cake

All the joy of baking with healthier results! This traybake uses sweet potato for natural sweetness and lower fat frosting

Swirly lemon drizzle fingers

Polenta (sometimes called fine cornmeal)
gives this cake its yellow colour and soft
texture