Sticky orange & marsala pudding

This syrupy twist on Christmas pud takes no time to prepare and can be steamed or made in the microwave.

Coffee & walnut cake

The classic combo is made extra sumptuous with mascarpone frosting – a traditional sponge for cake sales and parties

Mary’s royal cherry trifle

Mary Berry whips up a creamy, fruity pudding studded with almond amaretti biscuits and smothered in kirsch and custard

Spicy fish cakes with mango dipping sauce

These Indian-flavoured salmon and haddock breaded patties can be made in batches and frozen

Blackberry custard tarts

How can you improve a traditional egg custard tart? We’ve tried by spicing up the pastry with nutmeg and adding berries

Bitter orange & poppy seed cake

This easy all-in-one cake is made with yogurt for a light texture.

Cherry Bakewell cake

If you know someone who likes Bakewell
tart, then they will just
love this cake – it’s full of almond flavour
and sandwiched with cherry jam

Dad’s chocolate drop cakes

Dad’ll love these, make them really chocolatey or put his favourite sweet or nut on top – the perfect treat!

Lemon & violet drizzle cake

A simple and sweet all-in-one cake – ideal for Mothering Sunday

Chocolate orange bombe Alaska with hot chocolate sauce

This twist on baked Alaska looks simply stunning – and the dark chocolate and orange flavours are just as good. Try it for Christmas, Hogmanay or New Year

Mini eclairs

Afternoon tea goes glam with these Paris patisserie-style choux pastry fingers with berry liqueur cream filling

Salmon coulibiac

This majestic fish pie makes a brilliant dinner party centrepiece which can be prepared ahead