Simnel Battenberg cake

This stunning Easter bake has pink and yellow squares of light sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and is topped with balls of marzipan

Duck egg sponge cake

Duck eggs make this sponge extra light and fluffy – cover in a rich buttercream for a showstopping Easter bake or stunning birthday cake

Brooklyn blackout cake

This rich, dark sponge is filled and coated with a thick chocolate custard, then finished with crumbled cake – best eaten chilled

Lemon & poppy seed gateaux

Delicate squares of light sponge cake, filled with poppy seed buttercream – a perfect buffet dessert or afternoon tea treat

Morello cherry & almond traybake

This fruity cake uses ground rice and almond extract for a cheaper bake – perfect for a cake sale or as a teatime treat

Orange & coriander drizzle cake

This fruity bake has a whole orange whizzed up and added to the batter for a zesty teatime treat

Blood orange, blossom & pomegranate cake

This stunning fruity bake has a whole orange whizzed into the batter, and is drizzled with a zingy, sticky syrup

Celebration piñata cake

Bake this stunning centrepiece for kids’ birthdays or parties – cut open the vanilla and lemon sponges to reveal the hidden sweets inside

Honey, parsnip & coconut cake

This light bake, with grated parsnips and desiccated coconut, makes a great alternative to carrot cake – top with rich cream cheese icing

Moroccan orange & cardamom cake

Replace sugar with xylitol and swap butter and oil for a puréed whole orange in this light and zesty cake, with ground almonds and polenta

Idli (Rice cake) with coconut chutney

 

Lardy cake

This enriched, spiced, sweet bread is layered up with currants, sultanas, apricots and cherries – serve in wedges for a delicious tea time treat