Chocolate & raspberry zebra cake

Childhood favourite, the marble cake, gets an update where precision results in a uniformly stripy sponge

Double chocolate cheesecake

Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal

Smashed avocado with crispy chicken, pickled onions & tortillas

Spread chunky homemade guacamole on flatbreads, use this southern-style fried chicken recipe to create goujons and serve with sweet onion topping

Caramel & orange mousses

This festive dessert makes the perfect end to a buffet party, and it can be made ahead too

Eton mess parfait with berry sauce

Try this cool, creamy, fruity parfait – ideal for summer days

Pea, mint & goat’s cheese quiche

Spreading the peas on the base creates two separate layers, which looks attractive and adds an element of surprise when you cut it

Honeycomb ice cream

Follow our guide to homemade honeycomb ice cream. We have two versions- one with a machine and one without

Cappuccino cake

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

Romantic rose cupcakes

These decorative cupcakes make the perfect centrepiece for a wedding or christening, or a lovely gift

Strawberry & sweet wine savarin

A savarin is like a big rum baba, except this version is soaked with dessert wine for a light, summery feel

Cherry mallow traybake

Sarah Cook’s cute cakes are easy, cheap and, most importantly, fun to make

Apricot & blueberry crumble cake

This crumble cake is great for a picnic, pudding, or for afternoon tea with friends