Sticky ginger loaf cake

Enjoy a slice of sticky ginger cake with a cup of afternoon tea or take along to a coffee morning – it’s always a crowd-pleaser

Carrot & pineapple cake

Make this budget-friendly tropical cake with canned or fresh pineapple. If you’re using fresh, decorate with pineapple ‘flowers’ for the wow factor

Air-fryer lemon drizzle cake

Ever tried your air-fryer for baking? While it’s not ideal for perfectly even cakes, it’s great for a fuss-free loaf cake, like this lemon drizzle

German apple cake

Use your favourite eating apples to bake this traditional German apple cake. Enjoy it with afternoon tea or take to a coffee morning

Pear & yogurt spelt cake

Make this cake with spelt flour – rich in fibre, it works well in bakes, providing nuttiness and subtle sweetness. Serve warm after a Sunday roast

Chocolate truffle & honeycomb torte

Try this easy no-bake dessert which uses just five ingredients. As well as looking great as a centrepiece, it’s easy to carry to a gathering.

Gingerbread tres leches cake

Give this Mexican-inspired cake a festive twist using ginger and cinnamon. The cake is soaked in a trio of sweetened milks, then topped with whipped cream

Frosted pinecone cake

Create this stunning bake for the Christmas table. Decorated with almond pinecones, it’s a perfect centrepiece if you aren’t a fan of traditional fruitcake

Sprinkle & spice caramel fault-line cake

Wow guests with this magical celebration cake. Layers of gently spiced sponge are wrapped in fluffy vanilla buttercream and glittering sparkles – this bake is something special

Almond cake

Bake a gluten-free cake using ground almonds – it’s ideal for a coffee morning so nobody is left out, or an afternoon treat with a cuppa

Banana mug cake

Make this easy banana mug cake in the microwave for a quick dessert for one. Add chopped pecans or chocolate chips, if you like, and drizzle with maple syrup

Sunken chocolate, olive oil & hazelnut cake

Indulge in a cake with a lovely crunchy topping that gives way to a soft, gooey middle. With its flourless sponge, it’s ideal for guests who can’t eat gluten