Duck egg sponge cake

Duck eggs make this sponge extra light and fluffy – cover in a rich buttercream for a showstopping Easter bake or stunning birthday cake

Dark & white chocolate cardamom swirl tart

Layer up two types of chocolate ganache on a biscuit base to make a stunning marbled tart – perfect as a dinner party dessert

Choc chunk, cashew & cranberry cookies

These nutty biscuits are packed with chocolate chunks and chewy dried fruit – swap the cashews for peanuts if you prefer

Chocolate & spice hot cross buns

Flecked with dark chocolate, cinnamon, orange zest and plump raisins, these buns make an extra-special Easter treat

Salted caramel brownies

Take indulgent, fudgy chocolate brownies to the next level with a layer of salted caramel running through the centre of each bite

Brooklyn blackout cake

This rich, dark sponge is filled and coated with a thick chocolate custard, then finished with crumbled cake – best eaten chilled

Easter chocolate bark

This attractive chocolate treat makes a perfect alternative gift instead of Easter eggs, and it’s easy enough for kids to make too

Banana custard eclairs

Give these afternoon tea classics a fruity makeover with a creamy banana custard filling – perfect for a sophisticated spread

Raspberry & dark chocolate teacakes

These classic afternoon tea nibbles are given a fruity twist and smothered in chocolate for an extra special spread

Healthy banana & peanut butter ice cream

Use up ripe bananas in this easy frozen dessert with almond milk, peanut butter and cinnamon – a low-fat sweet treat

Strawberry & white chocolate choux buns

Fill light choux pastry with a creamy vanilla custard and Greek yogurt filling then finish with fresh fruit for a lower-sugar afternoon tea treat

Baked banana cheesecake

Forget banana bread, use up over-ripe fruit in this low-sugar cheesecake with a chocolate and nut base and a ricotta and yogurt topping