Oaty plum gingerbread slice

A rustic traybake for any time of day. Try a square at coffee break, or with a jug of steaming custard after dinner.

Hot cross bun cupcakes

These cakes have all the fruit and spice of the traditional bun but are quicker to make. Finish with spiced cream cheese frosting crosses

Squidgy chocolate & pomegranate torte

This rich dark chocolate sponge makes a great alternative Christmas cake, or dinner party dessert

Rudolph’s carrot patch cakes

These chocolate carrot loaf cakes with edible vegetable decoration can be left as a present for Santa’s reindeer – or enjoyed all year round

Root veg & ricotta lasagne

This veggie lasagne with sweet potato, carrots and parsnips can be made in advance then stashed away in the freezer ready for a last-minute meal

Persian pudding with whipped rose & honey butter

Orange and rose flavours are incorporated into this alternative steamed pudding. Sweet spiced butter makes the perfect accompaniment

Fire engine cake

Stun a crowd and get creative with this themed celebration cake – details include a chocolate ladder, icing water splash and toy firemen

Pirate ship and treasure island cake

A stunning children's birthday chocolate cake with hidden treasure buried on a sandy desert island for the kids to dig into

Hedgehog cake

A celebration cake with a touch of woodland style, this chocolate cake is decorated with edible spikes, buttercream and chocolate details

Surprise piñata football cake

Slice into this sensational mint chocolate celebration cake and let the hidden sweets pour out for your party guests to enjoy

Pretty princess cake

Pull out all the stops with this sensational celebration cake, a princess doll enrobed in pretty pink and white icing – perfect for a special birthday party

Easy castle cake

A magical three-tiered sponge cake that's simple to make, but no one would ever guess…