Chocolate & raspberry birthday layer cake

Who could resist our chocolate and raspberry cake? Like a Victoria sponge but better, try budget-friendly frozen raspberries for the cream

Blood orange pound cake

Try this modern take on an American pound cake, with soured cream and sharp blood orange icing to balance the sweetness. Decorate with pistachios 

Millionaire’s cheesecake

Indulge in this no-bake chocolate cheesecake after a special dinner. Whether it's for New Year's Eve or a birthday, it's sure to impress

White chocolate fortune cookies

Bake these homemade fortune cookies for New Year's Eve. While they require a bit of effort, they'll keep keen cooks in the family entertained, and the results are seriously impressive

Chocolate orange waffles

Add cocoa and orange essence to waffle batter for a speedy, crowd-pleasing pud or indulgent brunch. Top with cream, fresh orange and more chocolate

Chocolate snowmen biscuits

Bake these adorable snowmen as a Christmas treat for family visiting over the festive season. Chocolate biscuits are stacked, then decorated with icing

Banoffee chocolate cups

Make these to give as an edible Christmas gift. Made with chocolate, dulce de leche and banana chips, they're all the taste of banoffee pie in one small bite

Chocolate & marmalade steamed pudding with marmalade cream

Pair chocolate and marmalade for a dessert made in heaven. The cream – which works with lots of other desserts, too – takes it up another notch

Chocolate pancakes

Start your morning with these indulgent chocolate pancakes. Top with cream and berries, if you like – they're also great for dessert

Chocolate cheesecake

Treat family and friends to this decadent chocolate dessert. It's an indulgent end to a dinner party or weekend family meal

Chocolate muffins

Make chocolate muffins as a weekend baking project with the kids. They're perfect with a cuppa, and you can double up on the chocolate by adding choc chips, if you want

Red velvet cupcakes

Bake a batch of red velvet cupcakes as a treat. With chocolate sponge and a cream cheese topping, they're perfect for elevenses served with a cuppa