Choc-cherry fudge torte with cherry sorbet

This divine, squidgy chocolate cake is dairy and wheat-free, so vegans can dig in!

Buttercream icing

Foolproof cake frosting requires just butter and icing sugar – try out different flavourings and use our guide for quantities

Cherry & almond sponge with pistachio crème fraîche

Mix textures and flavours with moist, creamy sponge cake, tart fruit and a sweet, nutty cream – a Bakewell with a difference

Swirly lemon drizzle fingers

Polenta (sometimes called fine cornmeal)
gives this cake its yellow colour and soft
texture

Classic sponge sandwich

Want to know how to make a sponge cake? This nostalgic Victoria cake will provide you with a versatile go-to version

Coconut carrot slices

If you’re looking for a treat for afternoon
tea, or something to make for a cake sale, try this crunchy-topped traybake

Upside-down peach sponge

A moist, fruity cake which is perfect for an afternoon tea with friends

Peach & redcurrant sour cream ring

This easy cake is perfect for afternoon tea with friends

Blitz-&-bake sticky toffee Christmas pud

This deliciously moist alternative to the traditional pudding was conjured up by combining sticky toffee pudding and carrot cake

Gingerbread cookie cottage

Here’s a gingerbread recipe sure to delight youngsters and enchant adults alike; a genuine house of gingerbread

Dark chocolate & cranberry roulade

This is a fantastic cake to serve as a dessert or at teatime over the festive season and can be made up to a day in advance

Sweet snowballs

An alternative to truffles, these chocolatey bitesize treats contain Maltesers, coconut, marshmallow, cranberries and rich tea biscuits – perfect for making with kids