Pineapple & cherry upside-down sandwich cake

This nostalgic sponge layer-cake is a trip down memory lane, fit for any afternoon tea party – fill generously with jam and vanilla cream

Red velvet choc-cherry cupcakes

Very cherry chocolate sponges dotted with fruit and topped with creamy frosting – perfect for a cake sale

Mini pistachio & chocolate macaroons

Re-create memories of romantic Paris with these melt-in-the-mouth macaroons

Rudolph cupcakes

Get the kids into the kitchen to decorate these individual chocolate sponges with frosting and sweets

Simple snow sparkle cake

This crunchy, sugar-snow topping is an easy way to transform a humble fruitcake into a celebration centrepiece

Christmas wreath cake

Turn one fruitcake into two with these festive ideas – this one is a decorative holly ring with fondant icing (find the second recipe in ‘goes well with’)

Churros with chocolate dipping sauce

Try a fresh spin on doughnuts by piping them Spanish-style and serving with a thick and indulgent dark chocolate sauce

Ultimate chocolate cake

Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

Yummy scrummy carrot cake recipe

Delight friends with an afternoon tea that includes this easy carrot cake. You can bake the cake, freeze it and just drizzle over the icing on the day

Little coffee cakes

These individual cupcakes with coffee frosting are easy to make and look great on a cake stand

Sugar-free lemon drizzle cake

Sweetened with all-natural xylitol, this sponge has a dense, syrupy texture and keeps well for a few days

Speedy ginger ice cream with chilli-chocolate sauce

Cool and lightly spiced this ice cream makes the perfect end to an Indian-themed supper