Date & walnut loaf

Bake this rich date and walnut loaf at the weekend to enjoy during the week. You can freeze it for another day to serve to last-minute guests, too

Classic Victoria sandwich recipe

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

Sugar-free banana bread

This recipe is naturally sweetened with fruit and an optional drizzle of agave syrup meaning less added sugar is required in this banana bread

Blackberry Victoria sponge

Master Victoria sponge cake with this recipe for younger cooks, which features an easy-to-follow method. Kids can adapt it with different jams and fruits

Royal summer trifle

Wow a crowd with this fruity trifle. It serves 10, making it ideal as a sharing dessert for an al fresco party to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Mini victoria sponges

Make these bite-sized victoria sponges for a special afternoon tea or birthday celebration. Choose your favourite jam for the filling, then add whipped cream

Dark chocolate, orange & ginger bara brith

Try a twist on bara brith – the classic Welsh teacake – made with chocolate, orange and ginger. It’s perfect for celebrating St David’s Day

Easter traybake

Make this easy Easter-themed traybake with the kids. It features a chocolate sponge covered in fudge icing then decorated with Easter sweets and treats

Freaky fruit platter

Tuck into ghoulish grape snakes, apple fangs, lychee eyeballs and more with this freaky fruit platter, sure to tickle and terrify Halloween guests!

Halloween pavlova

The ultimate Halloween pavlova cake, sandwiched together with cream and topped with ghoulishly cute decorations. This showstopping bake is perfect for a party

Chocolate Swiss roll

This nostalgic dessert can be made a day ahead. Fill with a vanilla cream, dust with icing sugar to finish and serve in slices

Pear & almond pavlova trifle

Combine two classic desserts to make this stunning pear and almond pavlova trifle