Macarons

Edd Kimber, champion of BBC's Great British Bake Off, shares his expert knowledge for baking picture-perfect macarons

Chocolate truffle star cake

Glamorous enough to serve as a dessert, this makes a stunning centrepiece. And the bonus is you can make the whole thing ahead and freeze until you need it

Chocolate brownie cake

The perfect cake for brownie lovers, try a big slice warm with some ice cream

Hazelnut meringues with hazelnut praline & chocolate sauce

A rich, decadent dessert with guaranteed wow-factor

Iced chestnut ripple cheesecake

With a dark chocolate digestive base and nutty cream cheese topping, this frozen dessert has a winter twist

Dark chocolate & orange cake

A dense, dark and devilishly delicious cake, this will be gone before you know it

Heavenly chocolate pudding

A reader from North Devon shares a recipe that’s been a family favourite for over 40 years

White chocolate & ricotta cheesecake

This mouthwatering cheesecake is the perfect way to finish a large Sunday lunch, as it’s incredibly light despite being made with chocolate

Chocolate dipped cherry cake

Bake your chocolate dipped cherry cake and eat it

Iced berries with hot chocolate sauce

Here’s a simple and tasty pudding idea for using up a packet of frozen berries

Simple chocolate button egg

Make your own Easter eggs. It’s much easier than you’d think and you can add personal touch.

Chocolate & chestnut truffle torte

This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party