Sticky citrus sponge cake

A great dessert to feed a crowd at the end of a Sunday lunch – it’s like a baked version of a steamed syrup sponge

Classic Yorkshire puddings

No roast is complete without a proper Yorkshire pud – here’s how to make your own

Granny Cook’s Christmas pud

If you prefer a lighter, fruity Christmas pudding, share Sarah Cook’s family recipe, which makes three sizes of pud

Chocolate fruitcake

If anyone in your family isn’t keen on traditional fruitcake, this might be the compromise you’ve been looking for

Christmas pudding with citrus & spice

A fruity pud, served with orange custard cream, makes the perfect end to the traditional Christmas meal

Hazelnut fruitcake

Enjoy this ‘glut and nut’ cake, made with excess courgettes and apples, with a cup of tea

Frosted courgette & lemon cake

This luscious cake is lemony and light, with an extra citrus kick from the lemon syrup drizzle

Beetroot brownies

With around half the fat of regular brownies, these are a slightly less guilty pleasure, but still have that intense chocolate hit

Zesty carrot & ginger loaf

Lovers of ginger cake and carrot cake should enjoy this one. It mellows and improves over a couple of days

Chocolate marble cake

Marble cake is a classic childhood cooking memory. Whether using lurid colours for a psychedelic finish, or just chocolate and vanilla, it's a teatime treat

Flourless chocolate & pear cake

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts – serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

Pear & toffee muffins

These gooey muffins are delicious warm when the toffee is still melty – you can reheat them in the microwave