Chocolate sponge with hot chocolate custard

This rich, sticky chocolate cake is given a low-fat ‘bakeover’, then served with chocolate custard for a perfect retro, weekend pud

Coconut & mango sponge

This thrifty traybake sponge used canned fruit and coconut yogurt. Cut into squares and serve up at a party or cake sale

Easiest ever Battenberg

This classic chequerboard cake wrapped in marzipan is easier to achieve than you think

Chocolate, raspberry & rose Battenberg gateau

Traditional Battenberg is given a bakeover with this chocolate, rose and raspberry chequerboard cake

Lemon roulade

Classic lemon drizzle cake gets a 'bakeover'. This striped sponge roll is filled with lemon mascarpone

Chocolate gingerbread brownie bars with fudgy icing

These luxurious bars are based on a classic flourless cake, so they're rich and light in equal measure

Bakewell trifles

These cherry and almond desserts will really impress your guests. The amaretti biscuits give it a special touch

Red velvet melting moments

These classic biscuits are reinvented by Edd Kimber – he merges them with the indulgent red velvet cake with its cream cheese frosting

Jolly marshmallow snowmen

Young children will love making these marshmallow treats with liquorice, chocolate and icing decorations.

Squidgy chocolate & pomegranate torte

This rich dark chocolate sponge makes a great alternative Christmas cake, or dinner party dessert

Piernik (Polish gingerbread)

A classic Polish honey gingerbread cake is adapted by Edd Kimber. It’s layered with plum jam and coated in chocolate with sprinkles of edible gold

Luscious lemon & raspberry sandwich

Lemon curd yogurt gives this gluten-free sponge cake a lovely light texture. It’s filled with cream and berries and topped with a drizzle icing