Self-saucing chocolate pudding

Those on a gluten-free diet need not miss out on indulgent sponge desserts thanks to some clever swaps

Strawberry-mallow cheesecake

Fruit eases the guilt factor of this pretty-in-pink, ricotta-based cake with a shortbread base and marshmallow topping

Chocolate tart with crème fraîche & raspberries

Prepare in advance for the perfect end to any meal

Chocca mocca caramel cake

A delight at any time, but especially when strewn with chocolate eggs for Easter

Easy vanilla cake

A moist cake drenched with vanilla syrup. Use as the basis for a range of fabulous celebration cakes

White & dark chocolate cake

For big celebrations this cake is a must, four layers of moist sponge, lashings of chocolate ganache and the crunch of Maltesers

Chocolate fudge cake with angel frosting

The ultimate in indulgence, this chocolate fudge cake looks like a star with American-style frosting and bakes in just one tin

Blackberry & almond meringue cake

Impress your friends and family with this fabulous celebration cake

Honey saffron Christmas cake

Has all the flavours of Christmas without being too heavy and can be made at the last minute too

Pear & chocolate mini Pavlovas

These dinky Pavlovas look fantastic and are popular with all the family – and they’re great to prepare ahead if you’re short of time

Tom’s orange & poppyseed cake

Why not turn this cake into a dessert?

Teddy Christening cake

Make an impressive Christening or 1st birthday cake using these simple techniques and our step-by-step photographs