Coconut bauble truffles

Make these colourful truffles from leftover Madeira cake, dried apricots and desiccated coconut – perfect as an edible gift to make with kids

Christmas tree pops

Decorate wedges of chocolate sponge with green icing and Smarties to make festive cake pops on sticks – perfect for baking with kids

Snowball dippers

Make a batch of these to dip in warm milk or hot chocolate for a festive party or gathering, or wrap up and give as Christmas gifts

Chocolate peppermint shooting star cake

A real festive showstopper, this extra-special bundt cake comes with a chocolate star centre – top with silver-coated Malteasers

Chocolate meringue Mont Blanc cake

This towering cake has layers of chocolate sponge, meringue and chestnut cream – a stunning centrepiece for a festive dinner party

Passion layer torte

Get ahead for a dinner party or celebration with this indulgent, fruity cake which can be frozen for up to 2 months

Christmas cake soufflés

Turn leftover fruitcake or Christmas pudding into these individual hot desserts, served with warm caramel sauce to pour into each pot

Glitz & glam bauble fancies

Easily turn a classic fruitcake into cute personalised gifts or place markers for Christmas lunch with fondant icing and cocktail

Let-it-glow Christmas cake

Try this snowy icing to jazz up a classic Christmas cake, then top with paper doilies and add LED tea lights for an extra special touch

Classic iced holly cake

This is the perfect decoration for your Christmas fruitcake if you’re unsure of your piping skills – this pretty and easy icing is sure to impress

Suits-all Christmas cake

Give the classic Christmas fruitcake a makeover with cinnamon, rose, orange blossom and tropical mango for a fruity and fragrant cake

Squidgy pumpkin & ginger loaf

Use up your Halloween pumpkin leftovers in this dense, sticky loaf cake which pairs the sweet earthiness of squash with warming ginger