Peach & almond tart

Think of this as an Italian version of the British Bakewell tart, lovely for dessert or with a cuppa

Pineapple upside-down cake

Retro rocks. This classic pineapple upside-down cake makes a fun centre piece for afternoon tea and brings back many childhood memories.

Upside-down sticky apricot cake

Add a little extra to this cake with saffron strands, don’t worry if you don’t have any – it’s delicious either way

Raspberry & lemon polenta cake

Give your sponge an Italian twist with Jane Hornby’s easy-to-make polenta cake

Peanut butter cake

A mouth-watering sponge with a wonderfully gooey peanut butter and caramel filling

Orange & poppy seed cake with chocolate sauce

A light, zingy cake with a drizzle of chocolate and candied zest for a special finishing touch

Lemon bars

These slices of zesty lemony goodness are hard to resist

Warm raspberry cupcakes with orange sugar drizzle

These wonderful tangy treats taste perfect with a spoonful of crème fraîche

Cranberry ripple cheese-cupcakes

These one-portion puds have a sharp ripple of cranberry to cut through the sweetness

Banana & pecan loaf

This tea-time favourite is moist, sweet, nutty and comforting – it’s bound to be a hit with friends and family

Swirly lemon drizzle fingers

Polenta (sometimes called fine cornmeal)
gives this cake its yellow colour and soft
texture

Classic sponge sandwich

Want to know how to make a sponge cake? This nostalgic Victoria cake will provide you with a versatile go-to version