Chocolate & sesame loaf cake

Tahini gives this cake a subtle nutty flavour that partners perfectly with rich chocolate. This recipe makes 2 cakes, so why not freeze one as a treat for another day!

Frozen trifle ice cream cake

Transform a glut of mixed berries into a delicious, make-ahead dinner party dessert with Madeira cake and vanilla ice cream

Hazelnut latte cake

Give coffee cake the ultimate upgrade – layer with chocolate hazelnut frosting, add a creamy topping and sprinkle with crushed nuts

Nancy’s Rudolph Christmas cake

Nancy Birtwhistle’s last-minute Christmas cake is packed with fruit and festive spices, then iced and decorated with three edible reindeer

Cranberry & hazelnut cake

A versatile and light fruitcake with a hint of spice and plenty of juicy cranberries and cherries – ice as you wish!

Chestnut & bacon cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Festive, flavoursome and filling, this chestnut and bacon stuffing is a winner

Wedding cake – light fruit cake

This makes the top tier of a three tier wedding cake, or make it alone for christenings, Christmas, or whenever you need a good, lighter, fruit cake

Honey & almond layer cake

April opts for the 'naked' style of decorating so the cake isn't swamped with icing, but instead delicately finished with candied almonds and Swiss meringue buttercream

Orange and raspberry Hey Duggee cake

Dazzle your kids with their favourite TV character in cake form! This orange buttercream and jam-filled sponge is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, great for a birthday party 

Simnel cake sour

Looking for an Easter cocktail with all the spices of the season? This twist on an Amaretto sour has a splash of orange juice and a dusting of cinnamon to give you Simnel cake in a glass

Easter chocolate truffle cake

More child-friendly than a simnel cake, this Easter extravagance is made with chocolate and truffles instead of marzipan

Easter chocolate mousse cake

A true chocolate showstopper for any Easter table. This gorgeous centrepiece has a flourless chocolate sponge base topped with rich chocolate mousse and a spun sugar nest