Beetroot & chocolate cake

Beetroot is actually very sweet and keeps this rich chocolate loaf wonderfully moist

Mini Christmas cake

Make our wreath cake (see ‘goes well with’) and use the spare middle section to create a small gift decorated with classic marzipan and fondant icing

Apricot & ratafia sponge cake

A simple fruit cake flavoured with almond and Amaretti biscuits – perfect with tea or as dessert served with cream or custard

Leftover veg & orange cake

A novel way to use up root vegetables is to bake up a sweet, moist sponge with citrus flavours

Lemon curd & blueberry loaf cake

Kids can help make this simple springtime treat – delicious with extra lemon curd and yogurt as a pud, or serve with a cuppa

Sticky banana & maple cake

This childhood favourite is sticky, indulgent and completely moreish

Rocky robin cake

Get creative with your Christmas cake icing – these robins are super cute and really easy to model

Volcano cake

Make our spectacular exploding volcano cake complete with eruption effect for a showstopping children's treat. Decorate with chocolate and sweets

Sugar-free banana cake

The natural sweetness of fruit and a drizzle of agave syrup means less added sugar is needed in this banana bread

Gooseberry & orange drizzle cake

Use up a garden glut in this simple and fruity adaptation of a classic – serve with custard for a winning pudding

Snowman friends cake decoration

Icing and decorating a Christmas cake may take time but this sweet snowy scene will be a hit with kids

Crunchy nut cake decoration

This easy almond cake topping makes for a beautiful golden decoration suitable for any special occasion fruitcake