Snow-topped holly cakes

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Coconut cake

This easy coconut loaf cake will give you a taste of the tropical. Bake with a handful of storecupboard ingredients and enjoy with a cuppa

Pecan toffee cake

Indulge in this gorgeously nutty cake for dessert, then serve the leftovers as you would Christmas cake to whoever pops by

Crisp potato cake

This side dish is one to bring to the table with pride – it looks as good as it tastes!

Oven-baked rösti cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Grate potatoes into a hash brown-style patty and cook in the oven for a convenient and tasty side dish

Simmer-&-stir Christmas cake

An easy-to-make alternative to traditional Christmas cakes which requires no beating

Rhubarb & custard cake

This recipe tastes even better with homegrown rhubarb

Simple snowflake cake

A simple, but sophisticated decoration for a homemade or bought cake – it’ll only take half an hour

Strawberry & white chocolate mousse cake

Bring the flavours of Wimbledon to your table with this enticing afternoon treat

Crispy neeps ‘n’ tatties cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Scottish take on a rösti goes well with game, duck breast or roast chicken

Smoked paprika & onion potato cake

Try this potato cake steeped in Spanish flavours with sliced potatoes, smoked paprika and slices of melted manchego, for a side dish with a difference

Sherry & almond Christmas cake

Packed with
almonds, both ground and whole, and fed with raisiny PX sherry, this is
intensely fruity – but not overly rich