Hidden bulb cake

Frances Quinn shares her showstopping chocolate and beetroot cake recipe finished with filo ‘bulbs’, chocolate soil and terracotta icing

White chocolate & raspberry cake

John Whaite shares his recipe for a light, fruity layer cake with chocolate ganache and simple sponge

Chocolate chip hot cross buns

Kids can help make these alternative spiced Easter buns – the recipe helps with kneading, shaping, piping and division skills

Chocolate tiffin Easter nest

Frances Quinn’s fridge cake makes a great novelty centrepiece. Make the ‘nest’ from pretzels, peanuts and raisins, and fill with chocolate eggs

Chocolate layer cake with passion fruit icing

Great British Bake Off winner Jo Wheatley shares her never-fail sponge recipe in this layered cake with a zingy butter icing

Chocolate & hazelnut celebration cake

This hybrid brownie chocolate cake by John Whaite is a bold party bake. The toffee spikes transform it into a professional-standard dessert

Caramelised white chocolate, ginger caramel & macadamia tarts

This stunning patisserie-standard, mousse-like dessert from Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber is pure indulgence on a plate

Flourless lemon & polenta drizzle cake

This gluten-free citrus cake has a grown-up bitter edge. Serve with creamy mascarpone and black coffee

Easter nest coconut & white chocolate cupcakes

Try saying no to these little sponges with frosting and clever bird decoration made with chocolate eggs

Polenta-crusted chicken with cornbread

Soak chicken thighs and drumsticks in buttermilk, then coat in paprika and cayenne batter and fry. Serve with homemade southern-style bread

Boozy self-saucing chocolate pud

Break through the spongey chocolate topping to reveal a puddle of sauce in this super-simple dessert with Irish cream liqueur

Bunny carrot cake

A sticky and delicious sponge with decorative candied carrot topping – enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea