• Butternut, chestnut & lentil cake

    Butternut, chestnut & lentil cake

    This stunning cake is a modern take on the classic nut roast, and the ideal vegan centrepiece, accompanied by all the usual trimmings

    A challenge
  • Matcha mousse cake

    Matcha mousse cake

    A popular ingredient in Asian desserts, matcha powder is made from finely ground green tea leaves. This pretty cake with white chocolate glaze and cherries is a bit of a challenge but worth it

    A challenge
  • Summer party cake

    Summer party cake

    This generous cake is big enough to feed a crowd and is a combination of all our favourite summer ingredients: strawberries, Victoria sponge, meringues, fresh cream, white chocolate and buttery shortbread

    A challenge
  • Sticky upside-down banana cake

    Sticky upside-down banana cake

    Edd Kimber gives us an irresistible new take on the seventies classic. This stunning upside-down cake makes a great cooking project for teen cooks

    Easy
  • 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