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

Beetroot, bacon & cheddar bread scrolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These rustic homemade bread rolls are best served warm with a steaming bowl of soup

Cheat’s tuna & sweetcorn pancakes

Raid your storecupboard and rustle up this cheesy bake with a creamy sauce and tortilla wrap ‘pancakes’

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

Fennel Dauphinoise

Potatoes gratin is a French bistro classic and this creamy version for two has mild aniseedy flavour from added fennel

Caramel button cupcakes

These individual sponges have a secret centre and a cream cheese frosting- serve topped with homemade caramel buttons

Curly twirlies

Use ready-to-roll croissant pastry to create these chocolate and toffee-filled treats that are gooey and sticky when eaten warm

Giant jaffa orange cake

Give the classic flavour combo of chocolate orange even more wow factor in this cake with zingy jelly and luxurious chocolate ganache