Jam doughnut pancakes

Try a twist on jam doughnuts to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light, in December. It’s traditional to eat fried foods during the celebrations

Sticky gingerbread buns with spiced brown butter icing

Elevate standard cinnamon buns with the warming Christmassy flavours of ginger and cloves. Adding treacle also helps bring out the gingerbread flavours

Mincemeat flapjacks

Make some Christmassy flapjacks using mincemeat. They make the perfect travel companion, and are great if you’re craving some festive flavours

Gingerbread mince pies

Combine two very traditional Christmas bakes – gingerbread and mince pies – to create a brilliant modern classic. Top with mini gingerbread people.

Sprinkle & spice caramel fault-line cake

Wow guests with this magical celebration cake. Layers of gently spiced sponge are wrapped in fluffy vanilla buttercream and glittering sparkles – this bake is something special

Pesto cheese straw Christmas tree

Create this tear-and-share pastry tree for a festive family get-together. It’s a lovely, playful idea for Boxing Day – and kids will love taking it apart!

Almond cake

Bake a gluten-free cake using ground almonds – it’s ideal for a coffee morning so nobody is left out, or an afternoon treat with a cuppa

Banana mug cake

Make this easy banana mug cake in the microwave for a quick dessert for one. Add chopped pecans or chocolate chips, if you like, and drizzle with maple syrup

Sunken chocolate, olive oil & hazelnut cake

Indulge in a cake with a lovely crunchy topping that gives way to a soft, gooey middle. With its flourless sponge, it’s ideal for guests who can’t eat gluten

Genoise sponge

Learn how to achieve the perfect genoise sponge with a light, airy texture. Paul Hollywood’s stunning layer cake makes the most of summer berries and cream

Chocolate pizza

Make this fun chocolate pizza baking project with the kids. Alongside marshmallows, bananas, pretzels and caramel sauce work well as toppings, too

Halloumi & chipotle loaf

Enjoy a loaf filled with delicious textures and kicking flavours, with creamy halloumi and the heat of smoky, sweet chipotle. Enjoy with lashings of butter