Easiest ever Battenberg

This classic chequerboard cake wrapped in marzipan is easier to achieve than you think

Violet creams

Try wooing someone with this romantic dessert based on the classic chocolate treats. Add crystallised roses and violets for a pretty finish

Lemon roulade

Classic lemon drizzle cake gets a 'bakeover'. This striped sponge roll is filled with lemon mascarpone

Bakewell trifles

These cherry and almond desserts will really impress your guests. The amaretti biscuits give it a special touch

Posh ice cream sandwiches

Jazz up the classic ice cream sandwich with retro pink wafers, chopped pistachios and a touch of white chocolate

Cheat’s salted caramels

These cheat's sweets make a great addition to a party spread or gift hamper. Use chocolate caramels and cover with edible gold

Red velvet melting moments

These classic biscuits are reinvented by Edd Kimber – he merges them with the indulgent red velvet cake with its cream cheese frosting

Doughsant

What could be more indulgent than a croissant a doughnut combined? Edd Kimber's cheat's dough gives wonderful crisp layers

Snowy owl Christmas tree biscuits

Great British Bake Off 2013 winner Frances Quinn created these edible decorations topped with white and dark chocolate and almond ‘feathers’

Perky penguins

Children will love creating these chocolate penguins – the fruit pastilles and icing decorations add a fun wintery finish

Jolly marshmallow snowmen

Young children will love making these marshmallow treats with liquorice, chocolate and icing decorations.

Melting snowman biscuits

Get little ones in the kitchen to assemble these cute festive biscuits – sticky fun for a wintry afternoon.