• 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
  • Chocolate mousse

    Chocolate mousse

    Bear Grylls' chocolatey dessert is so quick to make. If you have unexpected guests, it's sure to be a winner! 

    Easy
  • Dark chocolate & cherry bar

    Dark chocolate & cherry bar

    This impressive looking dessert is a chocolate lover's dream and no one will guess it uses just four ingredients

    Easy
  • Butterfly cupcakes

    Butterfly cupcakes

    These pretty cupcakes are perfect for a special occasion. The flavoured syrup help the cakes stay moist, so you can make them a day ahead and decorate the next day

    More effort
  • Chocolate & hazelnut thumbprint cookies

    Chocolate & hazelnut thumbprint cookies

    The food processor does most of the work in this cookie recipe, but younger children will enjoy rolling the dough into balls and thumbprinting. Older kids can make them on their own

    Easy
  • 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