Maple syrup cake

Using maple syrup and pecan nuts, Mary Berry’s Canadian inspired cake is filled with whipped cream, and is a real treat for a special gathering at coffee time

Grapefruit & poppy seed cake

A bundt cake tin gives a pretty finish to this citrus sponge, drizzled with a zesty butter glaze

Sugar-free carrot cake

This dairy-free and sugar-free carrot cake uses natural xylitol to sweeten it and is very simple to make

Battenberg cake

Sarah Cook’s traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen

Decorative stars

Leave the tinsel and bling for the Christmas tree and keep it simple with this tasteful finishing touch to your homemade cake

Chocolate owl cake

A fun chocolate birthday cake decorated with buttons, biscuits and marzipan – bound to be a hit with young children

Raspberry spice cake

A show-stopping layer cake of moist buttermilk sponge, jam, berries and cream cheese frosting – a real centrepiece

Cappuccino cake

Coffee mornings were made for this moreish cappuccino cake, and it’s ready in under an hour

Cherry & almond cake

Not just for Easter, this delicious cake makes a good centrepiece all year round

Simple elegance wedding cake

To make a three-tier wedding cake, all
you need to do is multiply basic cake
mixtures and icings, and take your time

Gingerbread man party cake

Follow our step-by-step guide to icing a fruitcake with white fondant and marzipan, then decorate with smiling gingerbread men and cute candy canes

Lighter lemon drizzle cake

Angela Nilsen gives one of our site’s most popular cakes the ultimate healthy makeover by reducing fat