Sugar-free banana cake

The natural sweetness of fruit and a drizzle of agave syrup means less added sugar is needed in this banana bread

Healthier Victoria sandwich

The classic tea time sponge cake is given a healthy makeover to slash the fat by half without losing any of the taste

Gooseberry & orange drizzle cake

Use up a garden glut in this simple and fruity adaptation of a classic – serve with custard for a winning pudding

Cherry & almond tarts

These mini Bakewell bites combine pastry and cake are designed for making in batches and cooking from frozen

Snowman friends cake decoration

Icing and decorating a Christmas cake may take time but this sweet snowy scene will be a hit with kids

Parkin

Parkin is a traditional sponge cake from Northern England flavoured with syrupy molasses, oatmeal and ginger. A lovely teatime treat!

Crunchy nut cake decoration

This easy almond cake topping makes for a beautiful golden decoration suitable for any special occasion fruitcake

Spiced toffee apple cake

Try a twist on traditional toffee apples – sugared, spiced and very very nice!

Summer fruit drizzle cake

Sarah Cook’s scrummy cake is really easy and versatile – use whatever fruit you like, and you’ll make it again and again

Cinnamon Nutella cake

Cakes like these are wonderfully therapeutic to make – chuck the lot into a bowl, and give it a quick beat and it’s ready to bake. Simple enough for a complete beginner

Sticky citrus sponge cake

A great dessert to feed a crowd at the end of a Sunday lunch – it’s like a baked version of a steamed syrup sponge

Frosted courgette & lemon cake

This luscious cake is lemony and light, with an extra citrus kick from the lemon syrup drizzle