Christmas crêpe tree

Transform pancakes into a yuletide feast by arranging them in a tree shape and decorating with fruity ‘ornaments’ and a dusting of icing sugar ‘snow’

Buttercream icing

Foolproof cake frosting requires just butter and icing sugar – try out different flavourings and use our guide for quantities

School-days sprinkle sponge

Fancy a trip down memory lane? This classic school-days sprinkle sponge will do the trick. Serve as an afternoon treat, or for dessert with warm custard

Fairy case ornaments

Enjoy making these adorable Christmas tree decorations with children. They are a perfect festive activity, and handy for using up leftover fairy cake cases

Banana traybake with cream cheese frosting

Enjoy this indulgent banana traybake for dessert or with a cuppa for an afternoon treat. Sprinkle with a dusting of cinnamon for the finishing touch

Crab apple jelly

Treat family and friends to homemade crab apple jelly – make up jars and enjoy with meat and game, or in cake fillings

Gingerbread & honey loaf

Make our multifunctional ginger and honey loaf cake. Enjoy with yogurt and stewed fruit for a festive brunch, or try as a teatime treat slathered with butter

Brookies

Combine two popular bakes, a chewy chocolate chip cookie and rich brownie, in this inventive treat. Fill the cake tin with these for the festive season, or give as gifts

Ultimate traditional Victoria sponge

Take the classic Victoria sponge cake to a whole new level by using crème diplomat in place of standard whipped cream, and sweet macerated berries

Red velvet cookies

Turn the popular cake into chewy cookies, complete with cream cheese icing. Box them up to give as a gift, or make a batch of dough to keep in the freezer

Lemon drizzle sponge pudding

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

White forest Christmas tree traybake

Get ahead at Christmas with this showstopping cake boasting white chocolate, cherries and festive spice. You can bake the sponges, meringues and biscuits the day before assembling