• Morello cherry & almond traybake

    Morello cherry & almond traybake

    This fruity cake uses ground rice and almond extract for a cheaper bake – perfect for a cake sale or as a teatime treat

    More effort
  • Celebration piñata cake

    Celebration piñata cake

    Bake this stunning centrepiece for kids’ birthdays or parties – cut open the vanilla and lemon sponges to reveal the hidden sweets inside

    A challenge
  • Honey, parsnip & coconut cake

    Honey, parsnip & coconut cake

    This light bake, with grated parsnips and desiccated coconut, makes a great alternative to carrot cake – top with rich cream cheese icing

    Easy
  • Moroccan orange & cardamom cake

    Moroccan orange & cardamom cake

    Replace sugar with xylitol and swap butter and oil for a puréed whole orange in this light and zesty cake, with ground almonds and polenta

    More effort
  • Lardy cake

    Lardy cake

    This enriched, spiced, sweet bread is layered up with currants, sultanas, apricots and cherries – serve in wedges for a delicious tea time treat

    Easy
  • Coconut bauble truffles

    Coconut bauble truffles

    Make these colourful truffles from leftover Madeira cake, dried apricots and desiccated coconut – perfect as an edible gift to make with kids

    Easy
  • Christmas tree pops

    Christmas tree pops

    Decorate wedges of chocolate sponge with green icing and Smarties to make festive cake pops on sticks – perfect for baking with kids

    Easy
  • Snowball dippers

    Snowball dippers

    Make a batch of these to dip in warm milk or hot chocolate for a festive party or gathering, or wrap up and give as Christmas gifts

    Easy