Sticky carrot & date cake with tahini maple icing

Add sticky dates and a salty-sweet icing to take the traditional carrot cake to new, delicious heights. Decorate with crumbled sesame snaps and pecans

Zesty lemon tart

Master the art of baking a classic lemon tart with a crisp pastry crust and a sweet, silky, tangy lemon filling – Bake Off 2023 winner Matty Edgell teaches you how

Maple pecan plait

Add another layer of flavour to this strudel by browning the melted butter before you add it to the pecan filling. Bake it for dessert, breakfast or afternoon tea

Eggnog cookie kisses

Recreate the warming flavours of eggnog in our sweetly spiced custard cookies. Perfect for festive baking with kids – leave them out for Santa on Christmas Eve

Next-level mince pies

Convert mince pie sceptics with our recipe for juicy, zesty mincemeat wrapped in pastry that’s extra-biscuity and rich thanks to a surprise ingredient

Cheese & pickle scones

Indulge in our savoury scones as a snack or side to soups and salads. Cornichons, large pickles or cocktail gherkins will all work well here

Air fryer apple pancakes

Treat yourself to apple pancakes for brunch or dessert at the weekend. Leave out the apples if you prefer, and enjoy with berries, maple syrup or ice cream

Air fryer cinnamon rolls

Prep these cinnamon rolls the night before Christmas and cook them fresh in the morning to tear and share with family and friends on the big day

Slow cooker self saucing pud

Create a treat for family and friends in your slow cooker. The added ginger sauce means it promises to be deliciously moist, but you could serve with cream for extra indulgence

Pear, chocolate & oat pudding

Indulge in our gooey, rich, chocolatey pud. It’s budget-friendly, and just as good for a Friday night treat as it is for a casual dinner party dessert

Hot chocolate mug cake

Cosy up to watch your favourite Christmas film with our mug cake. It’s just as warm and indulgent as a mug of hot chocolate, but with less risk of spillage!

Pull-apart Santa cupcakes

Hosting a kids’ Christmas party? These Santa-themed cupcakes are perfect for sharing, and you can save time by using plain shop-bought cakes to decorate