Little iced Christmas puds

Not everyone likes a traditional Christmas pudding, and these smaller ones are much lighter than their bigger, traditional counterpart

Fruity flag traybake

A fail-safe sponge that’s easier than it looks – almonds and yoghurt keep it moist while its fruity decoration is suitably patriotic

Chocolate & caramel ombre cake

For the ultimate indulgence look no further than Sarah Cook’s four-layered chocolate-caramel extravaganza

Garlic eyeballs with creamy chive dip

These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party

Peach, pistachio & white chocolate pound cake

A dense and indulgent tea shop-style sponge cake with white chocolate and cream cheese frosting

Dense & dark chocolate loaf

This cake is mixed and made in a saucepan
– how easy is that! It’s best eaten on the
same day, or within two

Chocolate & raspberry zebra cake

Childhood favourite, the marble cake, gets an update where precision results in a uniformly stripy sponge

Green tea frozen yogurt with sesame brittle shards

Frozen yogurt is really easy to make and lower in fat than ice cream. You can find ‘matcha’ green tea powder in healthfood stores

Lemon & lavender fondant fancies

Elegant sponge squares that are petite and pretty as a picture – impress with light flavours and silky butter icing

The ultimate makeover: Sticky toffee pudding

Angela Nilsen transforms the classically indulgent sticky toffee pudding into a good-for-you favourite

Eton mess parfait with berry sauce

Try this cool, creamy, fruity parfait – ideal for summer days

Fragrant vegetable & cashew biryani

A delicious vegetarian main dish or accompaniment to another curry, ideal for a curry buffet or spicy feast