Haunting Halloween cocktail

These freaky black vodka and pomegranate cocktails are the perfect drink to get any Halloween party started in spooky style

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

Cranberry & hazelnut cake

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

Chestnut & bacon cake

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

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

Black Forest gâteau

Impress your guests with this chocolate cherry layered cream cake – a revamped version of a retro classic

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

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 

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

Easter chocolate truffle cake

More child-friendly than a simnel cake, this Easter extravagance is made with chocolate and truffles instead of marzipan

Easter chocolate mousse cake

A true chocolate showstopper for any Easter table. This gorgeous centrepiece has a flourless chocolate sponge base topped with rich chocolate mousse and a spun sugar nest

Rhubarb buckle

This vanilla and rhubarb buckle, a brighter cousin to the traditional American-style teatime cake, is perfect for the cold months when forced rhubarb shines