Angela Nilsen’s Christmas cake

A long-life Christmas cake that’s bursting with flavours of spices and vanilla

Birthday bug cake

Children will love the butterfly and ladybird decorations on this colourful cake – and you'll love its simplicity

Almond raisin cake with sherry

Forget the tea and cake here and serve this with a glass of sherry. For the best result make this the day before so the flavours can infuse

Easy apple fruit cake

This cake has all the flavours of Christmas, but won’t take ages to make – you can decorate it any way you like. Ideal for a wedding cake too

Creamy risotto layer cake

A perfect veggie main that goes brilliantly with traditional Christmas accompaniments

Spiced potato cake with mint raita

This is one dish that you can happily serve to everyone – a bit different, delicious and vegetarian

Potato cake with chilli eggs

Simple, student dish with potato, eggs and a pinch of chilli to give it a bit of a kick – ready in 40 mins

Quick chocolate & nut cake

The perfect pudding for a speedy, no-cook treat

Little frosty Christmas cakes

These delightful mini fruitcakes make perfect gifts for friends and neighbours

Sparkling snowflake cake

This stylish, shimmering cake is ideal if you’ve had some practice at cake decorating before

Santa’s stocking cake

This fun and festive cake is popular with kids and adults alike

Squidgy lemon-ginger cake

This dense, sticky ginger cake is easy to make and a great Sunday teatime treat