Simnel cherry tart

This teatime treat is a cross between a fruity spring-like Simnel cake and a Bakewell tart – great with a cuppa

Rhubarb crumble cake

Pretty pink fruit ripples through this light sponge cake with crunchy crumble topping – a spin on classic comfort baking

Chocolate orange marble cake

For a deliciously nostalgic cake, combine a classic flavour combination of orange and chocolate in this retro two-tone bake

Snow-topped holly cakes

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Coconut cake

This easy coconut loaf cake will give you a taste of the tropical. Bake with a handful of storecupboard ingredients and enjoy with a cuppa

Pecan toffee cake

Indulge in this gorgeously nutty cake for dessert, then serve the leftovers as you would Christmas cake to whoever pops by

Crisp potato cake

This side dish is one to bring to the table with pride – it looks as good as it tastes!

Oven-baked rösti cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Grate potatoes into a hash brown-style patty and cook in the oven for a convenient and tasty side dish

Simmer-&-stir Christmas cake

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

Festive baked Alaska

This gloriously squidgy hot and cold ice cream bombe with meringue uses up leftover Christmas cake

Rhubarb & custard cake

This recipe tastes even better with homegrown rhubarb

Simple snowflake cake

A simple, but sophisticated decoration for a homemade or bought cake – it’ll only take half an hour