Chocolate & coffee truffle pots

What better way to finish a meal than rich chocolate truffles and coffee? This easy dessert combines the two

Chocolate, cranberry & macadamia brownies

Leftover cranberry sauce? Use it as an excuse to make these delicious chocolate, nutty cake squares

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

Raspberry & white chocolate traybake

The perfect summer pud for a lunch party, or treat with afternoon tea

Chocolate pecan fondants

These indulgent puds are great to freeze so you’ll always have something to whip out for unexpected guests

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