Blackberry & apple cake

A moist fruit sponge, packed with the best seasonal produce with a touch of almond and cinnamon too

Upside-down sticky apricot cake

Add a little extra to this cake with saffron strands, don’t worry if you don’t have any – it’s delicious either way

Peanut butter cake

A mouth-watering sponge with a wonderfully gooey peanut butter and caramel filling

Toffee nut squares

These sticky, biscuity squares are a popular coffee morning choice

Lemon bars

These slices of zesty lemony goodness are hard to resist

Warm raspberry cupcakes with orange sugar drizzle

These wonderful tangy treats taste perfect with a spoonful of crème fraîche

Banana & pecan loaf

This tea-time favourite is moist, sweet, nutty and comforting – it’s bound to be a hit with friends and family

Classic sponge sandwich

Want to know how to make a sponge cake? This nostalgic Victoria cake will provide you with a versatile go-to version

The ultimate makeover: Blueberry trifle

Angela Nilsen discovers a lighter way to serve this ever-popular dessert

Roast pumpkin & spinach lasagne

Nothing is as comforting as a rich creamy lasagne and the sweet, earthy flavours of this veggie classic are well worth the effort

Bobotie

Pronounced ba-boor-tea, the national dish of South Africa is a delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka

Slow-roasted rhubarb with ginger ice cream

The combination of rhubarb and ginger is sharp and cleansing – an ideal way to finish a dinner party