• Rosewater & raspberry sponge cake

    Rosewater & raspberry sponge cake

    Eloise Shardlow creates a delicate, floral twist on the classic sponge cake. Dried rose petals, rose icing and raspberries make for a showstopping decoration

    Easy
  • Funfetti cake

    Funfetti cake

    Perfect for a party, this rainbow-speckled cake screams 'celebrate'! Pipe creamy vanilla icing and scatter over sprinkles for a showstopping cake that adults and kids will love

    More effort
  • Chocolate & sesame loaf cake

    Chocolate & sesame loaf cake

    Tahini gives this cake a subtle nutty flavour that partners perfectly with rich chocolate. This recipe makes 2 cakes, so why not freeze one as a treat for another day!

    Easy
  • Frozen trifle ice cream cake

    Frozen trifle ice cream cake

    Transform a glut of mixed berries into a delicious, make-ahead dinner party dessert with Madeira cake and vanilla ice cream

    Easy
  • Hazelnut latte cake

    Hazelnut latte cake

    Give coffee cake the ultimate upgrade – layer with chocolate hazelnut frosting, add a creamy topping and sprinkle with crushed nuts

    A challenge
  • Nancy’s Rudolph Christmas cake

    Nancy’s Rudolph Christmas cake

    Nancy Birtwhistle’s last-minute Christmas cake is packed with fruit and festive spices, then iced and decorated with three edible reindeer

    More effort
  • Cranberry & hazelnut cake

    Cranberry & hazelnut cake

    A versatile and light fruitcake with a hint of spice and plenty of juicy cranberries and cherries – ice as you wish!

    Easy
  • Chestnut & bacon cake

    Chestnut & bacon cake

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    Festive, flavoursome and filling, this chestnut and bacon stuffing is a winner

    Easy
  • Wedding cake – light fruit cake

    Wedding cake – light fruit cake

    This makes the top tier of a three tier wedding cake, or make it alone for christenings, Christmas, or whenever you need a good, lighter, fruit cake

    More effort
  • Honey & almond layer cake

    Honey & almond layer cake

    April opts for the 'naked' style of decorating so the cake isn't swamped with icing, but instead delicately finished with candied almonds and Swiss meringue buttercream

    A challenge
  • Orange and raspberry Hey Duggee cake

    Orange and raspberry Hey Duggee cake

    Dazzle your kids with their favourite TV character in cake form! This orange buttercream and jam-filled sponge is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, great for a birthday party 

    A challenge
  • Simnel cake sour

    Simnel cake sour

    Looking for an Easter cocktail with all the spices of the season? This twist on an Amaretto sour has a splash of orange juice and a dusting of cinnamon to give you Simnel cake in a glass

    Easy