Spotty Pudsey cake

This eye-catching sandwich cake with lemon cream filling and spotted pattern is sure to raise money at a bake sale- or just enjoy it at home

Fudgy chocolate & orange gateau

This sensational striped sponge requires careful assembly and lots of preparation to perfect the decoration, so set aside a good chunk of time in the kitchen. We’ve got a Guide to help you every step of the way, see the Tip box below

Spider nest cakes

Hundreds and thousands give these frightful muffins a colourful speckled effect. Top with candy floss webs and a toy spider to complete the look.

Vanilla & poppy seed swirl cake

This clever rolled dough gives this bundt cake a lovely swirled finish. Serve as a special occasion breakfast, or with coffee

Apricot, cinnamon & olive oil cake

Using olive oil keeps this cake really moist, while spelt flour makes the crumb soft and tender. Add the cream cheese frosting at the last minute

Squidgy pear & hazelnut chocolate spread cake

For a perfect squidgy centre this brownie-like chocolate cake should still have a little wobble when you take it out of the oven

Spicy beans on toast

Jazz up this all-day staple dish with some cumin, coriander and semi-dried tomatoes then serve on hot buttered wholemeal bread

Spaghetti with artichokes & pesto

Pesto, pine nuts, Parmesan and artichokes lift this storecupboard supper a little higher

Leek & tomato eggy bread bake

Use up leftover white bread in this cheesy bake with leeks and tomatoes- it’s great served with ketchup

Breakfast muffins

Make muffins healthier with mashed banana and apple sauce for natural sweetness, plus blueberries and seeds for an extra nutritious hit

Fish cake fingers

Put your aprons on and get kids cooking! These salmon and mackerel fingers will teach kids mashing, flaking and rolling skills

Fudgy fig roll

The flavours of the traditional biscuit are turned into a Swiss roll, with added nutmeg, cinnamon, banana in the sponge and a touch of fig jam